Add the salt and lemon zest and combine well. The Chef & The Dish runs beautiful online cooking classes teaching you the art of cooking some of the worlds most iconic dishes with chefs from around the world but in your own kitchen! Your house will smell amazing, your tastebuds will be satisfied. The book is mostly new recipes, but this is a reader favourite included by popular demand! Cook for 30 seconds. Trim any excess fat, but leave a good amount of fat cap on top. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4. Best roast lamb hands down!!! They are typically around 1.3 1.6kg (young lambs with more tender flesh) but sometimes you will find them as large as 2kg+ which are still terrific, but the flesh is a wee bit less tender (because they are older animals). Why does the first method take the foil off after 1 hour however the 2nd recipe (grill) you leave the lid on? IM the Roast Queen, remember? 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. Here are the ingredients youll need for the quick and easy marinade that youll rub all over the meat before cooking. Ive already given you a few reasons to love this amazing classic Greek dish. Hi Nagi, my lamb shoulder is 2.6kg! In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Although he likes to think of himself as a home, self taught, pop queen baker. Rub marinade into meat and place lamb in a ceramic baking dish. Also because it typically has more intense savoury flavour than gravy, you use less. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. As I mentioned right at the beginning, some of the reasons this has become my go-to centrepiece for a a group menu is because: Its easy to scale up (up to 4 shoulders in one oven), It can be made ahead the night before, and reheats 100% perfectly. Bring to a simmer and skim off the fat. This may sound like a long time but its absolutely worth the wait! It will brown further when covered in foil, but this just ensures our finished produce is really nicely browned. Use a large cast iron skillet or roasting pan suitable for the grill, especially if also making Greek lemon potatoes. 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. Season the lamb well with salt and pepper. ), grilled bread drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins (Low Sugar Recipe), Easy Magic Lemon Pudding (5 ingredients, no eggs), The BEST Crispy Halloumi Fries (+ Air Fryer Option), The very best crustless quiche (impossible quiche! Think of 3-hour lamb like business class. Loving the international food vibe here in general? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Preheat the oven to 165C fan-forced (185C conventional). Recip, My brand new macaron recipe is here! You can do, but you dont have to. Hello Sarah! Use natural release. The pops of sweetness from the dates add yet another dimension. Im so disappointed! It will turn out delicious either way! Then, uncover and bake for a final 2 hours. It does tend to reduce toward the end of the cooking time. Cover lamb with baking paper, then a double layer of foil and seal very tightly to avoid water evaporation. Squeeze the rest of the lemon all over the potatoes, vegetables and garlic. OMG it was spectacular!! Serve with a lightly dressed bitter leaf salad, large chunks of firm feta and bread to mop up all the juices. Youve taught me how to cook!! Make sure you pat down the lamb so that its dry. Lamb shoulder The more economical yet superior brother to lamb leg (in my humble opinion). I made this last night for a birthday dinner. Have I convinced you to give this a go? Enquiries nick@thescranline.com 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). Slow-roast 12 hours: Turn oven down to 100C/210F (both fan and standard, Note 5). Hi, Kathryn, you can take the potatoes out using a slotted spoon and add them back after the lamb has cooked. I have a 800g half a leg of lamb. so its out of the oven by 7 pm ready for dinner. Leg of lamb I would highly recommend getting a good quality piece of lamb from your local butcher. I didnt use to be a big fan of lamb. Pour the gravy into a saucepan and bring to a boil. You may be happy to know that you will not have to check and add water at any point! What temperature should the meat be? I call them the best Greek potatoes for a reason. All rights reserved. Remove the foil and paper and cook for another hour, then increase the heat to 230C fan-forced (250C conventional) and cook for 30 minutes until deeply coloured with rich, reduced juices. 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. Try doubling all the ingredients and slow roasting for a little over 5 hours. The lamb was a huge hit, tasted exactly how we get is in Greece thank you! Add the chopped veg and a sprig of rosemary to the slow cooker. Join my free email list to receive THREE free cookbooks! Great recipe! Brother: OK. Thatll do. Thirdly, to prevent the pan drying out which would result in the pan base residues burning. Roast lamb is a staple of Greek family feasts as well as the culinary traditions of neighboring countries. All these herbs are very compatible with lamb meat. 1. Last but not least: Need a quick and easy dessert to serve after this meal? 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. Seriously! Then strain all the pan juices into a saucepan. Dried oregano: This herb features in so many Greek recipes for good reason! Garlic powder alternatively you can use onion powder. The lamb fell apart and was juicy and succulent. 2. So why should you give the 12-hour lamb a go? And it sounds so flavorful! If youd like to serve the lamb as part of a bigger Greek feast, by all means serve it with a few more simple sides. Add the flour and stir to mix in with the fat. Place the vinegar, cup (45g) sugar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine. Big surprise, a Greek recipe with garlic. Fall-apart meat and LOTS of liquid! What an amazing and memorable date night or special gift! Place the lamb on top. Coat lamb on all sides with the garlic spice rub. ***use quantity as a guideline, you want to have as many as needed to fill the roasting pan - do not overcrowd it. Again, grill (UK)/Broil (US) for 5 minutes for a bit of crisp and colour! 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 Melbourne, see the Little Creek Cattle Company. More on this trip in the Postcards from Tasmania section in this newsletter from when I took the trip. How long do you think this will need to cook please? Im in a bowl of chocolate sauce. Lamb shoulder tends to be even more flavorful than lamb leg and in true Greek fashion can be roasted in the oven or on the grill. Salt I used fine salt, but sea salt flakes works too. There are many devoted fans of this super 3-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, stuffed with garlic and rosemary. Add lemon juice and 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Hello, Im currently making it and theres lots of juice still in the pan, the potatoes are getting a bit soggy! How do you adjust for bigger cuts. Because its even better. And I would also error toward the lower temp out of the oven. Simply thaw for 1 hour then add to a frypan with about 1/2 cup of beef stock. So take advantage of it in this recipe! Hi KT! But if youre trying this on a lower temp and getting the same results Id double check your oven settings or add even more liquid! Use code 5TheDish to save 5% off any Chef & The Dish class or $15 off any class with code Chef15! Its often served on special occasions such as Easter Sunday, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or simply as a special dinner for friends or family. Mmm! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Add enough stock or water to cover the potatoes just over halfway. Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog recipes! 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. If serving at a lunch Roast the shoulder(s) overnight. . Serve with lemon. Being born into a foodie family, there is always a flurry of emails leading up to a Sunday Night Roast. A super easy and tasty authentic slow cooked Greek lamb roast (otherwise known as lamb kleftiko), with delicious lemon potatoes and vegetables. Reduce pan juices Remove the lamb to a platter, another roasting pan or a large container. I like to add tomatoes, red pepper and red onions! You can use vegetable or chicken in its place. Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium high heat. 5. Grind salt, garlic, rosemary and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle to a rough paste. Four lamb shoulders were slow-cooked overnight in one oven in the Air BNB I was staying at, then were transported to the vineyard in the morning for the lunch. This is so helpful to hear the recipe worked well with lamb shanks. The more jus the better! Im taking it back to the butcher tomorrow. Not surprising hes interested in whats going on here. Go straight to the Recipe Card or The other thing I love about this easy Greek lamb recipe is that its perfect for feeding and impressing a mini crowd! 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. Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, remaining lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, rosemary leaves, salt, pepper, garlic and shallots. Then you place it on top of potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables, and add more lemon and a little water. Hi, if youre doing 4 shoulders (2 pans) do you pour half water in each panor is it all required water in each pan? 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. But dont be mistaken. Double all of the ingredients and increase the cooking time to around 5 hours. Thicken with cornflour Make a cornflour slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon of cornflour with 1/4 cup of water. Totally weird. Serve alongside the lamb with a spoon.This roast lamb goes great with my Greek lemon potatoes, a simply garden salad or my crispy Greek Salad! The sauce is a Lamb Jus made using the braising juices so it has phenomenal flavour. When the lamb emerges from the oven in the morning, the flesh should pry apart with very little effort (check the side, not top, to preserve presentation). This is to give the browning a head start. A 3-hour shoulder is excellent. Alternatively you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Olive oil always use a good quality olive oil. Please comment in the comments section below, or feel free to share with your family and friends on social media. Sprinkle over 3 tbsp of cornflour. Greeks tend to cook lamb until it is fall apart tender and this is especially true of the shoulder cut. Hi, Nicola, I would use the pan liquids (strain first) as the basis for a gravy. Lamb shoulder, whether bone-in or boneless is not as widely available at the meat departments of most grocery stores as lamb leg is. Add the garlic mix to a large bowl, then add the lemon juice, oil, bay leaves and oregano, and combine. This version is inspired by the rustic cooking of the mountain villages of Greece. If serving at a dinner Roast lamb shoulder(s) overnight. 1. 2. Add vinegar and water to the dish, cover with foil and bake for 2 hours. When you want to serve it, simply let defrost in the fridge, then reheat as described above. Add the baharat and salt and combine well. I am making this recipe tomorrow in a smaller scale for 2 people. These days, thankfully you can just cook kleftiko in the oven in a casserole dish. Originally published February 2015, updated with new photos, new commentary and video - AND Life of Dozer added! Step 3: Make small slits in the meat with a small sharp knife. Hi Kristy, mine still turned out great still followed the same instructions. No doubt your incredible roasted leg of lamb would taste even better while sipping a glass of ouzo in the Greek sunshine. Preheat the oven to 170C fan-forced (190C conventional). 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. No in this case Id keep the cooking time the same. Have tried MANY dishes from this site, but this was da bombdiggity. Although the wine adds flavor. 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. If not do you use the came cooking times? Beef Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib) with Red Wine Sauce. Spiced lamb meatball traybake with chickpeas and sumac feta, Join us for a grand night out at Sydney's The Charles Grand Brasserie, Buy the Good Food Guide 2023 magazines now, Give the gift of Good Food with a restaurant gift card. I grew up with these recipes. 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