Reheating Lamb - Oven, Hob & Microwave| Lamb Shopping Guide

How to reheat cooked lamb

Our easy tips for safely reheating leftover lamb, making sure nothing goes to waste and it still tastes good.

Cooked lamb can dry out quickly in the fridge or freezer so it’s best reheated in sauce or gravy. Reheat thoroughly until piping hot and the centre of the meat reaches a core temperature of 77℃ when bacteria is destroyed. The most effective methods for reheating lamb are in a microwave, on the hob and in the oven.

Different ways to reheat cooked lamb

MethodGuidelinesProsCons
Reheat cooked lamb in an oven

Preheat the oven to 180℃, place lamb in a shallow dish, pour gravy over to restore moisture. Seal the dish with a lid or foil. Heat for 30 mins, check internal temp is 77℃ before serving.

The oven is the best option for evenly reheating roast lamb slices.

Longer cooking method. Lamb can be cooked frozen using this method.
Reheat cooked lamb on the hob

Place diced or shredded lamb in a saucepan with a jar of sauce or gravy. Cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly until piping hot and internal temp. is 77℃.

Best reheating option for diced lamb. Quick heating and precise temperature control.

None. Lamb can be cooked from frozen using this method.

Reheat cooked lamb in the microwave

Place shredded lamb in a microwave-safe dish with a sauce or gravy and cover. Heat on high for 2-5 minutes, stir at one-minute intervals until internal temp reaches 77℃. Stand for one minute before serving.

A microwave is the fastest, most convenient reheating method for lamb. Not recommended for whole joints and large pieces.

Uneven heating, high risk of overcooking. Needs constant monitoring. Frozen lamb can be defrosted and immediately reheated in the microwave.

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