Description
This Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder recipe results in tender, flavorful meat with aromatic herbs and garlic. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb:
- 1 (4–5 pound) bone-in lamb shoulder
Garlic Herb Rub:
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional vegetables: carrots, onions, and potatoes, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the lamb: Make small slits all over the lamb shoulder and insert garlic slices. Mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the lamb.
- Roasting: Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Add optional vegetables. Pour broth and lemon juice into the pan. Cover with foil and roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Uncover for the last 30 minutes to brown the top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lamb rest for 10–15 minutes before carving or shredding. Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the lamb overnight with the garlic and herb rub.
- Great when served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or flatbreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
