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Slow-Roasted Rosemary Lamb Shoulder

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow-Roasted Rosemary Lamb Shoulder

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Slow-Roasted Rosemary Lamb Shoulder, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting dish
  • Oven
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb

  • 1 large Lamb Shoulder bone-in preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

For the Rub

  • 4 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

For the Cooking Liquid

  • 1 cup White Wine or Broth

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Prep the Lamb: Pat the lamb shoulder dry with a paper towel and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern.
  • Make the Rub: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Season the Lamb: Generously massage the rub into the scored fat of the lamb shoulder.
  • Create the Cooking Liquid: Place the seasoned lamb in a roasting dish and pour the white wine or broth around it.
  • Roast Slowly: Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 4 to 4.5 hours.
  • Crisp the Top: Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Roast uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  • Rest Before Serving: Take the lamb out of the oven and tent it with foil. Allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes.

Notes

Consider serving with roasted vegetables or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, herbs, lamb, roasted, roseary, Slow Cooking
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