Food How to Carve a Leg of Lamb By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 25, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: James Baigrie Show off your knife skills in 4 simple steps. 01 of 04 Step One James Baigrie Place the leg of lamb on its side on a cutting board. Starting on the outside, cut thin slices parallel to the bone until you reach the bone. Transfer slices to a platter. 02 of 04 Step Two James Baigrie Turn the leg onto the cut side so that it sits level. Begin slicing the meat perpendicular to the bone. You won't hit the bone for the first few slices. 03 of 04 Step Three James Baigrie Once the knife hits the bone, continue slicing across the meat and above the bone until you reach the end of the leg. 04 of 04 Step Four James Baigrie To separate the meat slices from the bone, make a long horizontal slice along the top of it, and then transfer slices to the platter. Don't waste the flavorful meat left on the bone: Pick it off with your fingers or a fork and save it for sandwiches or stews. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit