Slow cooked lamb shoulder recipe is a recipe that should be on anyone’s list because it is easy to make, less effort is required, the oven will do its thing and cook a succulent lamb roast and all you have to do is just wait. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder has a caramelised exterior and succulent and moist meat. The lamb roast and pan gravy is delicious and definitely, a must-try recipe of mine. 

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder in Oven

The temperature of slow-cooked lamb shoulder that it is cooked is very important to have a good flavour and texture. Lamb shoulder can be cooked with a few different equipments but cooking it in the oven will give you a crispy skin that has a caramelised exterior while having gelatinous and succulent meat.

Can you slow cook lamb shoulder? Yes, it is better if it is slow-cooked because the muscles in the meat needs to be broken down. If cooked in a higher heat for a shorter time then the meat will be tough and not succulent

What Goes In Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

We are making a basic marinade with seasoning, herbs, lemon and spices such as cumin. This is very similar to a greek lamb marinade but with an extra punch and flavour

How To Make Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

It is quite simple, it is all about the marinade and cooking the lamb at the right temperature. The marinade is basically made by mixing all ingredients together and applying to the lamb and then cooking low and slow in the oven.

The Essential Equipment Needed To Make Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

• Chef knife
• Chopping board
• Mixing bowl
• Deep oven tray

What To Serve With Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

• Roast potato
• Pita bread
• Gravy (Which is included in my recipe below)
• Pasta salad
• Greek salad

How to serve slow-cooked lamb shoulder

Slow-cooked lamb shoulders can be carved or pulled apart. It will easily carve with less effort, this can be served with gravy poured on the top or you can also do DIY wraps with pita bread, dips, salad and slow-cooked lamb shoulder for a larger gathering.

How To Store Slow cooked lamb shoulder

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder can be wrapped in cling wrap and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How to cook Slow-cooked Lamb shoulder

Is it best to cook a roast is covered but last 45 mins it should be uncovered. When we cover the roast, It will not dry out. the reason why we uncover the last part of the cooking is to render the fat on the top.
Lamb shoulder also needs to be cooked at a lower temperature than your traditional 180c -200C. The lower the better but a lower temperature means more time cooking. It usually takes about 4-5 hrs at a 170C temperature for a slow-cooked lamb shoulder to cook. Increasing the temperature to speed up the cooking process will only dry out the meat, which will affect the overall flavour and texture.

How To Reheat Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

To reheat, simply microwave covered with a cling wrap, so it will not dry out and will still remain moist and succulent

What Type Of Lamb to use for Slow cooked lamb shoulder Recipe

It is important to choose your lamb carefully. It is vital to have fat on the lamb, this is what will keep the interior of the meat moist, so make sure there is a decent layer of fat on the lamb. I was able to purchase the lamb shoulder deboned and rolled. You can also use a bone-in lamb shoulder,the texture of the meat will be more succulent when cooked with a bone-in lamb shoulder.

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