Description
A tender and flavorful lamb shoulder glazed with rosemary, garlic, and citrus, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Lamb Shoulder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, sliced
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Trim excess fat from the lamb and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the lamb on all sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Mix garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, and honey in a bowl to create the glaze.
- Transfer lamb to a roasting pan, pour glaze over, and add sliced onions around the meat. Cover with foil.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, until fork-tender. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze, basting occasionally.
- Let the lamb rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For substitutions, use a leg of lamb or pork shoulder. Fresh herbs can be replaced with thyme or oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lamb, rosemary, roast, holiday, family recipe