Instructions. Scatter the mint and coriander on top and serve with greens, yoghurt and ample bread. When you want to serve it, simply let defrost in the fridge, then reheat as described above. Although the wine adds flavor. Youll love it! Cook in the slow cooker on low for about 9 hours. This recipe is the Greek way of roasting lamb - slow roasted until tender, braised in a lemon garlic thyme broth that reduces down to a sauce. It will cost $100! Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, remaining lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, rosemary leaves, salt, pepper, garlic and shallots. Absolutely, slow roasted boneless leg of lamb can be prepared with this exact recipe. Roasting a lamb shoulder on the grill, especially if a charcoal grill, imparts more authentic, rustic Greek flavor closer to what a spit fire roasted lamb would taste like. 0/6 Instructions. Make sure the 'fat' side of the lamb is facing up. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. Then you place it on top of potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables, and add more lemon and a little water. Stir well and rub evenly over the lamb shoulder. I am making this recipe tomorrow in a smaller scale for 2 people. Ive already given you a few reasons to love this amazing classic Greek dish. You may be happy to know that you will not have to check and add water at any point! This may sound like a long time but its absolutely worth the wait! Take out of the oven, uncover and flip the lamb over. Originally published February 2015, updated with new photos, new commentary and video - AND Life of Dozer added! Easy, no carving, and help-yourself serving! Spread all over the lamb shoulder and place it over the potatoes. ** Adjust quantity of lemon juice per taste preferences. 3. Do you adjust to 150 c if using a fan oven? OMG, I made this 12hr lamb for our fam/friend Christmas dinner. The sauce is completely different to the thick gravy you are probably used to. Also, this goes really well with my Greek lemon potatoes! Ill do the sides. Ill see you all on the following recipe. If youve e, I tested this recipe out 7 times and now Im rea, Chantilly cream can be used in so many ways. I dont crown this the ULTIMATE Roast Lamb lightly! A simple salad I like to serve is thinly sliced romaine, red onions, pitted kalamata olives (dried if you find them) and feta crumbled on top. This Greek Slow Roasted Lamb is a melt in your mouth flavorful experience. And for greens, a big bowl of the Garlic Sauted Green Beans from Wednesday would be ideal! Its often served on special occasions such as Easter Sunday, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or simply as a special dinner for friends or family. So! (Alternatively mince garlic, shallots and rosemary leaves and combine with the rest of the ingredients). I would highly recommend getting a good quality piece of lamb from your local butcher. 5. Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium high heat. Id recommend browning the lamb and potatoes separately first, then following the oven version of the recipe. It does tend to reduce toward the end of the cooking time. On the whole, though, dont sweat the type of potatoes. Leave the meat to rest for 10 mins before carving. Hi Nagi, Dry aged from Victor Churchill (PS A gourmetexpensive butcher in Sydney!). Cover with lid or tightly with a double layer of foil. Slow roast, covered: Roast, covered with the foil, for 3 hours. Happy Hubby. Smoked Leg of Lamb See? 3. its hard to overcook this meat to the point it dries out. Feel free to reduce the lemon juice you toss the potatoes in or eliminate it altogether. A large cast iron pot such as this very affordable Amazon Basics Dutch Oven works very well, but a large roasting pan is fine, too. Think of 3-hour lamb like business class. Then I lifted a ramekin and it all poured out. 9. 12 hours in oven Cover lamb with baking paper then two layers of foil, sealed tightly (or better yet, a heavy roasting pan lid) to prevent evaporating moisture leakage. Which over settings do you recommend? Yep, boneless. Seal with baking paper, then foil and roast for 1 hours. Many thanks. Thanks for another magnificent recipe Nagi! The lamb was a huge hit, tasted exactly how we get is in Greece thank you! 1 garlic bulb, skin on, cloves separated and bruised, 2 tbsp baharat (Middle Eastern spice mix), 2.2kg boneless lamb forequarter, cut into 10 pieces, fat trimmed, 5 carrots, each peeled and cut into 4 pieces on an angle, 1 large onion, skin on, cut into 6 wedges, 1 leek, white and pale green parts finely sliced, peeled zest of lemon and juice of 1 lemon (60ml). Water Plenty here, and theres a few reasons for this. What do you do with it besides a gravy? If you go the route of roasting the lamb shoulder only consider an orzo salad with fresh or roasted vegetables or Greek roasted veggies in tomato sauce. Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. You can serve at least 6 with simple sides. Did the lamb again tonight and it was amazing as always. With rosemary and garlic stuffed into incisions, it infuses this lamb roast with the most incredible flavour as well as adding a subtle perfume to the lamb gravy. Hi there. Add pearl onions (or shallots) to the bottom of a large slow cooker (crock pot). Not surprising hes interested in whats going on here. Its a little pricier but well worth it. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hello Sandy! Remove the bay leaves. Fixed in card where it was missing, and thank you so much for the heads up! Last but not least: Need a quick and easy dessert to serve after this meal? Thanks so much for replying so quickly! There are vegetables, Salads, Potatoes, Pasta, Rice and more, so take your time to choose from the delicious ideas. Im so so happy that this recipe transported you back to beautiful Greece. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients listed for the rub. Dried oregano: This herb features in so many Greek recipes for good reason! Take lamb out of fridge 3 hours prior to serving (yes, it takes hours to come to room temperature, so that reheating is easier and more even). Top with garlic, lemon and herbs. But dont be mistaken. Pour water around. Make sure you pat down the lamb so that its dry. Roast lamb is a staple of Greek family feasts as well as the culinary traditions of neighboring countries. OMG. Have tried MANY dishes from this site, but this was da bombdiggity. Use a potato masher to mash the onion and garlic, making sure that all the garlic squeezes out of the skin. Use a thin, sharp knife to make 12 incisions in the lamb, deep as you can but without piercing through the bottom of the lamb. Since Im low carb, how would you cook without potatoes? Lamb Meatballs Squeeze the rest of the lemon all over the potatoes, vegetables and garlic. The best compliment of all is that youd like to make it again. Add the carrot, onion and leek to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes to soften, then remove from the pan. 8. Could you use boneless leg of lamb with this recipe? Hi, Ruann, these are in relation to the rubbing mixture for the lamb shoulder roast. Squeeze over the juice of half the lemon. Onion To keep the lamb slightly elevated off the base (instead of using a rack) and also to flavour the sauce (lamb jus) which we make using the braising liquid. In a suitably sized roasting pan toss the potatoes with olive oil, half the lemon juice, oregano and a bit of salt and pepper. I took it to a Christmas dinner party and everyone loved it Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your email address will not be published. Place the garlic mix in a large bowl containing the lamb and massage into the meat. The step-by-step guide below should help you make the recipe perfectly first time. Theres no discussion l, I wanted to share a flaky Butter Pie Crust recipe, Its finally here! is a perfect meal for easy entertaining. Cook until reduced. 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1.3 kg Lamb shoulder. Hi, Nicola, I would use the pan liquids (strain first) as the basis for a gravy. What does Greek Slow Roasted Lamb taste like? Ive never tried it but lamb shanks cook best in a similar way so I do think it would work. Then place in the oven for 12 hours at 100C/212F. Ah perfect, I read the kg/lbs wrong! Use tongs for tearing meat off no knife for carving needed! Try using 3 to 4 lamb shanks depending on how many people you want to serve and how many shanks fit into your pot. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My name is Nick Makrides and I'm just so excited to share my recipes with you. I made this last night for a birthday dinner. Remember multi cookers also have a slow cooker setting so you can pick whichever cooking method suits you best on any particular day! Then cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Got to the end, lamb was fabulous but could not work out why Id lost all the liquid. Thanks for another hit! Place the vinegar, cup (45g) sugar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine. A big pan of Herb & Garlic Roasted Vegetables would also be ideal and can be made after the lamb comes out of the oven since the lamb will stay warm for hours upon hours. Reheats 100% perfectly Unlike many other roasts, this 12-hour slow-roasted lamb shoulder reheats 100% perfectly, which makes it an excellent make-ahead centrepiece for large gatherings. Im taking it back to the butcher tomorrow. More on this trip in the Postcards from Tasmania section in this newsletter from when I took the trip. And Ive shared a fair few of roast lamb recipes in my time, just look below! Reduce pan juices Remove the lamb to a platter, another roasting pan or a large container. How to keep it warm during service If you are planning to serve the lamb buffet-style where people take time to serve themselves, its best to serve the lamb inside a slow cooker on warm mode. I just made this for my family, and it was delicious. My version of the much belove, I think Ive found my favourite dessert ever: Ch, These Amaretti Cookies are honestly the easiest co, These Raspberry Linzer Cookies make the cutest edi. The gravy was divine. Sprinkle half the spices on each size of the lamb and rub into it. I cant. Pour that straight into the saucepan while stirring. You may baste the lamb shoulder occasionally with the drippings from the pan. Thank you so much for the feedback! Now go to bed and sleep well, relaxed by the knowledge that your lamb will turn out beautifully tomorrow. This version is inspired by the rustic cooking of the mountain villages of Greece. With this kind of roast, low and slow with moist heat temperature is pretty much irrelevant, what you are looking for is fork tender meat. Be sure to have plenty of liquid in the pan and perhaps keep it tented a bit longer than directed by the recipe. You can do, but you dont have to. Place the lamb shoulder in a slow cooker & arrange the sliced onion around the roast, then top with garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, & pepper. This Greek lamb is a one pot meal of course so you have your potatoes, vegetables and delicious pan juices already. Otherwise the steps are very similar to oven roasting. And once youve flown first class, its hard to look at anything else the same way again! I feel like its relatively low effort but always impresses! 3. Step 4 Wrap the lamb tightly in the foil. ). 2. The liquid in which the potatoes cook contributes moist heat and perfects the juicy tenderness of the roast. No in this case Id keep the cooking time the same. It will brown further when covered in foil, but this just ensures our finished produce is really nicely browned. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4. How about baked eggplant with tomato and feta, tyrokafteri or 5-minute spicy feta dip (or serve this as an appetizer with pita chips! Roll it up and tie it the same way. Lucky you. Hello, Im currently making it and theres lots of juice still in the pan, the potatoes are getting a bit soggy! Im not doinga lamb leg from Coles! It has a lot of flavor so may as well save it to impart that flavor on a future meal. I really do find its just easier to cook the night before!!! Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over the lamb and season generously with salt, pepper and oregano. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C / 350F and bake for 2 hours. Its easier and better to do this first than at the end when its already cooked. In step 3, you say to add HALF the lemon juice, but I cannot see anywhere in the recipe where you say to add/use the other half of the lemon juice. Slow- roasted lamb shoulder with lemon & rosemary marinade 1 x 2kg lamb shoulder (bone in) 1 quantity of garlic, lemon & rosemary marinade Roasted vegetables and green beans to serve. You lift the lid on a grill as if you open the door to the oven to baste and check on the lamb. The more jus the better! More About Me. And if I bought a 2kg leg, could I simply halve the cooking time? Press in a small sprig of rosemary and a slice of a garlic clove into each hole. Then put the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker, placing the lamb on top as you would if cooking in a pot. Mine is 2.1kg. Step 2 In a bowl add the marinade ingredients and mix through until fully combined. If serving at a dinner Roast lamb shoulder(s) overnight. Thanks, Cooking this one tonight, with roasted Med Veg & Mulled wine Looking forward to book coming out soon, I hope Regards John n Kaz. The same principles apply. What do you think? Disregard internal temperature and slow roast until desired tenderness is achieved. Mediterranean vegetables: Different versions of Greek lamb kleftiko include more or less veggies. Made greek roast potatoes, perfect. Then lap up all the compliments as everyone devours their crazy delicious meal! A slow roasted Greek lamb shoulder, boneless or bone-in, with Greek lemon potatoes. 1. Somehow the temp difference had caused it all to suck up into the ramekins, and then hold it there, vacuum sealed against the pan. Give this recipe a go, you wont regret it. Its not an easy life, but its my life. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Heat a large non-stick frying pan and sear the lamb over high heat on all sides until nicely browned. Seal with the casserole lid and transfer to the oven. Shoulder is a fattier cut of meat so is also ideal for slow roasting. After 10-15 minutes lower the heat to 300 F and loosely tent the roasting pan with foil. Preheat the oven to 170C fan-forced (190C conventional). leave lamb at room temperature for an hour or so to . You can just cut the forequarter off (= forequarter chops) or follow Nagis weight tips. If you get the leg from a butcher, ask them to cut off the shaft bone so that the meat will fit nicely in your pot. This authentic recipe for lamb roast is a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients, low heat and time create big, comforting flavors and a truly festive dish. Firstly, for moisture retention in the flesh during the slow-roasting period. Garlic powder alternatively you can use onion powder. It usually goes something like this: My brother (the serious foodie): Lets do a standing rib roast. It adds a characteristically Greek depth of flavour. Place it in your baking tray. Next time you cook a leg of lamb, slow roast it like the Greeks! Nick Makrides is an ex Navy (for 7 weeks before I realised it was a major mistake), graphic designer and pastry chef. Thats so strange, the only thing I can put it down to is perhaps your oven runs hotter than others. How to roast lamb shoulder with potatoes, Greek style. Pour the gravy into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Don't be intimidated, it's simple and no more difficult to make than gravy! Hi Linda! Easy to scale up Make 2 at the same time in one pan, or 4 across 2 pans! This will probably take you as little as 15 minutes (honestly! I love slow-roasted lamb and I cook it in many subtly varied ways. Recip, My brand new macaron recipe is here! You can reduce the oven time to 3 hours for shanks. Learn how your comment data is processed. This authentic slow cooked Greek lamb recipe (kleftiko!) Lamb shoulder is not as popular as lamb leg and I truly do not understand why. Cook for another 45 minutes uncovered, then increase the heat to 220C fan-forced and cook for 10 minutes until deeply coloured with rich, reduced juices. Why does the first method take the foil off after 1 hour however the 2nd recipe (grill) you leave the lid on? Place the onion, halved garlic bulb and rosemary in the base of a roasting pan. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the cumin and pepper, then add the garlic and crush, skin and all. 3. If im using a bigger leg i would rely on the temperature rather than time? Add simple garnishes and the result is frankly a restaurant quality meal. Use a sharp knife to cut slits all around the lamb. Since the oven temperature is low, you honestly cant go wrong! Pictured in post with. You just need to cook clever and get creative! Also remember to take the lid off the pot and turn up the oven for the last 15 minutes to let the potatoes and lamb brown a little on top. You can browse their classes and choose the one you like the sound of best. Absolutely delicious Will definitely make again, Any specific type potatoes that youd recommend if baby potatoes arent an option? Cut the rosemary into approx. I'm Nick. just dry roasting). Yes, you can use boneless leg of lamb. Looking forward to making this. Choose the method that best fits into your day! Reduce the oven temperature to 180C / 350F and bake for 2 hours. This roast leg of lamb is a Greek staple during Easter and Christmas. Simple is all we need when were doing slow-roasting! The pops of sweetness from the dates add yet another dimension. Alternatively you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. The pan drippings will be delicious to drizzle over the meat so do not discard them. The recipe will still work. Please add these crispy Greek potatoes to your list of recipes to try soon. So I usually skip the marinating time. The lower the roasting temperature, the less total moisture evaporation and thus juicier meat. Add rosemary and garlic. Here are 11 really easy desserts (6 ingredients or less!). Ask your butcher to make sure the shaft bone is cut off so that it can fit in your baking tray. Make sure you pat down the lamb so that its dry. You can use whichever one you have on hand. The foil gets lifted after about an hour whether you use an oven or simulate one with the grill. Turned out falling apart tender. Required fields are marked *. Tag me on Instagram at. Great question! Add the baharat and salt and combine well. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat. Hands-off overnight cooking Covered, with plenty of braising liquid to keep it moist, our first class lamb cooks overnight on autopilot. Then squeeze the other half of the lemon all over the potatoes/veggies. Pour in the aged balsamic vinegar, beef stock, & pure maple syrup so the crockpot lamb soaks up all the beautiful flavor as it slowly cooks. I always try to get a leg or shoulder with the bone in, but a boneless lamb leg works too. It means so much to me, and its encouraging to hear the recipe looked the same as in the photos! Rise early and get the lamb in the oven by 6 am (!!) But Im sure people with a more refined palate than me can probably taste the difference between marinating, and not. Hint: Theres a lot of sleeping on the job involved. ***use quantity as a guideline, you want to have as many as needed to fill the roasting pan - do not overcrowd it. Remove from the oven and shred meat into large chunks. Place the potato wedges, tomatoes, red pepper, onions, and bay leaves in an oven proof cooking pot or deep roasting pan. No doubt your incredible roasted leg of lamb would taste even better while sipping a glass of ouzo in the Greek sunshine. We need more recipes like this!! Brother: Self proclaimed titles carry no weight. All my recipes . this super 3-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder. Garlic, wine, paprika, thyme, rosemary and the sweetness of red onion! FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST AND YOUTUBE. But for the most succulent roast lamb of your life, slow-roast it for 12 hours in the oven overnight. Rub the lamb with the olive oil, salt and pepper. 2.5 lbs lamb shoulder (boneless or bone-in)*, 2 lemons, medium sized, juice of + 1 tsp zest**, 1 tbsp coarse salt + pinch or two more for the potatoes, 1 tsp pepper + pinch or two more for the potatoes, 2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable) or water, might use less. I find 1 shank serves 1 to 2 people depending on how big it is. If youre after something easy to make that takes little effort for those big holidays, then look no further! Try the Ultimate 12 Hour Roast Lambor browse the entire Roast Lamb recipe collection. Try 4 shanks and see how you go! And lastly, the water becomes heavily flavoured with lamb juices, which we then reduce to make the sauce. Thanks in advance!! No worries if its a little smaller or larger! I really hope you enjoy it! Rub the lamb all over with the olive oil, then with the oregano and cinnamon. Remove the lamb from the packaging. Throw the veggies in a pot, sit a lamb leg on top, rub in simple Mediterranean flavours, and slow roast for 4 hours to fall-apart perfection. For now, let me show you how to make the sauce Lamb Jus! 4.5 lbs (2kg) lamb shoulder roast, with or without bone 4 - 6 whole garlic cloves 1 large spring fresh rosemary salt pepper Instructions Slow cooker cooking instructions: Peel the garlic cloves and cut into large chunky long slivers. Let's stay updated! Lamb is a special treat for us. Roughly cut into large pieces. Please comment in the comments section below, or feel free to share with your family and friends on social media. So we want the sauce to run more readily so it coats the meat more thinly than gravy (in, say, the 3-hour lamb shoulder). The potatoes will not be crispy but the meal will be just as delicious as the oven version. OK, signing off! Garlic: Youll use a whole head of garlic! Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F. Place back in the oven for 60 minutes. This slow cooked lamb shoulder will be the juiciest, most incredible lamb roast you have ever had! Cover with lid or tightly with a double layer of foil. This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook Dinner! Place the peeled potatoes, onions and lemon peel in a large, oven-proof pot/casserole and season with salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil. Brother: If were gonna do a roast, we should do it right. Using a small sharp knife, poke holes in the lamb at regular intervals. Im not risking trying this recipe, it just looks so different to Nagys. The only thing that will change is the cook time. A leg of lamb: To serve around 6 people, I recommend a roughly 2 pound (1 kilo) leg of lamb with the bone in. The book is mostly new recipes, but this is a reader favourite included by popular demand! It makes sense because the cooking time for a shank is similar. Being born into a foodie family, there is always a flurry of emails leading up to a Sunday Night Roast. I havent tried it with a smaller piece but Id check it half way and go from there. Oh well no gravy but we didnt really miss it. Push a slice of garlic and some rosemary leaves into each hole. If you want to go all out, make. Because its even better. Season to taste with salt and pepper, strain into bowl being sure to squeeze all juices out of garlic etc, then transfer into gravy jug. Greek lamb freezes well. Lamb shoulder has more flavour and is easierto cook than lamb leg. You can freeze it in airtight containers or food bags for 2-3 months. Brown meat for 3-5 minutes until crispy on top. Cheers. Continue roasting for about 90 more minutes or as needed, occasionally lifting the lid to baste the lamb shoulder. But this is not the kind of roast where you want the fan on. Any recommendation on what gravy/jus l could make and lm making this for a dinner party and one of our friends likes lots of gravy. Instructions. This was absolutely delicious it looked exactly like the picture and all the timing & instructions were just perfect this will definitely be cooked again (maybe next time with some company here to enjoy it too). Or take a look at this list of 50 best easy side dishes for lamb. We do not want the jus to be too thick not like our usual gravy that we serve with roasts. Im so glad it turned out well! Join my free email list to receive THREE free cookbooks! The lamb can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. And also it works well for this recipe because it is slow roasted the flavours do not infuse as well into the meat with a traditional roast that only takes 1 1/2 hours or so. I love using the technique of stuffing rosemary and garlic into incisions to infuse the meat with flavour. Cooked up a second batch of liquid partway through because it was dry. Amazing ! Add the garlic mix to a large bowl, then add the lemon juice, oil, bay leaves and oregano, and combine. Your email address will not be published. Any advice? Slow Roasted Greek Shoulder of Lamb Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes Slow roasted Greek shoulder of lamb will be the juiciest, most incredible roast you have ever had. Slather then optional marinade Slather the rub all over the lamb shoulder, being sure to get right into all those cracks and crevices! Typically there is less fat on it than on a shoulder, so the fat will render a bit faster, watch it closely towards the second half of the 300 F roasting. I like to describe the following as accompaniments or garnishes rather than sides. At my grandmothers house it always made an appearance on holidays, especially Easter. All rights reserved. Leg of lamb I would highly recommend getting a good quality piece of lamb from your local butcher. Tag me on Instagram at. Add the garlic mix to a large bowl, then add the lemon juice, oil, bay leaves and oregano, and combine. Use natural release. Thanks. But I had double the liquid to reduce down to jus, so it was fantastic. preheat oven to 200c (395f) make the rub - in a small bowl mix together the garlic, dried oregano, fresh oregano leaves, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper mixing well then rub onto the underside of the lamb shoulder. The sauce for this slow-roast lamb is an intensely-flavoured wonder, packed with the tasty and meaty goodness you can only get from 12 hours of slow cooking! Slow cook the lamb for an all-in-one meal with the most delicious lemon garlic potatoes and vegetables. 4. Add the lamb shoulder and brown on all sides. Puree using a handheld or counter top blender. Thyme a couple fresh sprigs of this too. It can be made days in advance, stored in a container and reheated simply in the microwave or on the stove. lamb shoulder, roast lamb shoulder, slow roasted lamb, I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Going to use less lemon juice in the future! You could probably shave a little off the cooking time if you like, but its hard to ruin it by cooking slightly longer. Forget the lamb, just feed me potatoes! Trim any excess fat, but leave a good amount of fat cap on top. It has most of its fat on the outside as opposed to marbled through as the boneless shoulder so take care not to dry it out. Your email address will not be published. Can I cook it in my Instant Pot/electric pressure cooker? Make sure the lamb is piping hot before serving. Karen shows you the easy way to please a crowd with her Greek inspired lamb shoulder. You can sub this out for water. Check half way through cooking, and again about two thirds of the way through. Sprinkle over 3 tbsp of cornflour. Its a little pricier but well worth it. I can definitely recommend this as a meal for company. Lamb shoulder is traditionally prepared with Greek lemon potatoes (in the same pan) or with separately cooked orzo or roasted vegetables in tomato sauce (giouvetzi). This only needs 15 minutes hands-on attention, then let your oven, slow cooker or instant pot do the hard word until its fall apart tender and delicious! IM the Roast Queen, remember? It is all about very tender meat, permeated by flavor. Pulse for 5 - 10 seconds until smooth. Take a look at this list of. Karen Martini's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Pears and Cumin Karen Martini would have to be my favourite chef (and a beautiful person to boot). Do you think I could use lamb shanks for this? Looking forward to making this Easter Sunday! Leslie, it would probably need an extra 90 to 120 minutes on low (300 F) if not a bit longer. why was waylon jennings buried in mesa az; chop pediatric residency Preheat a fan-forced oven to 170C (or 190C conventional). This was the BEST LAMB I HAVE EVER TASTED!!! Pick out the lamb and arrange on a large, heavy roasting tray, then follow with the potato and onion, distributing evenly. Can I use the same recipe for a boneless leg of lamb? However never end up with a jus. Place the lamb on top. 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