Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Name: Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bone-in lamb shoulder, 4 to 5 lb; 1 tbsp coarse salt; 1 cup water or bone broth

A bone-in lamb shoulder roasted covered for hours until spoon-tender, then uncovered to brown. Minimal work, maximum flavor.

Prep10 min
Cook4.5 hr
Serves6
LevelEasy
TypeStrict

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Ingredients

1 bone-in lamb shoulder, 4 to 5 lb
1 tbsp coarse salt
1 cup water or bone broth

Per serving (estimated)

Calories: 500
Protein: 44 g
Fat: 36 g
Carbs: 0 g

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central values; actual numbers vary with cut and trim.

Method

Salt the lamb all over and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the lamb in a roasting pan and pour the water around it.
Cover tightly with foil or a lid. Roast for 3.5 hours.
Uncover, raise the heat to 425°F (220°C), and roast another 20 to 30 minutes until well browned.
Rest 15 minutes. Pull the meat from the bone and spoon the pan juices over it.

Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Ingredients

Per serving (estimated)

Method

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