Ultimate Slow-Roasted Lamb: 12-Hour Lamb Shoulder
Discover the Ultimate Slow-Roasted Lamb: 12-Hour Lamb Shoulder, a show-stopping dish that guarantees tender, juicy meat falling off the bone. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy family meals and is infused with rich flavors from a savory marinade. Paired with a luscious lamb jus made from braising juices, this dish will impress your guests and satisfy your loved ones. Plus, with its ability to cook multiple shoulders simultaneously, it’s an ideal choice for feeding a crowd!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.6 – 2.2kg / 3.2 – 4.4lb lamb shoulder, bone-in
- 2 cups water
- 1 brown onion, unpeeled and cut into wedges
- 2 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 230°C / 450°F.
- Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl and rub over the lamb shoulder.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
- Place onion wedges in a roasting pan, add lamb on top, and pour in water.
- Roast uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 100°C / 210°F and cover tightly with baking paper and foil; roast for 12 hours.
- Check tenderness; if not easily shreddable, return to oven until done.
- Rest the lamb before serving to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g of cooked lamb
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg