Confit Shoulder of Lamb and Potato Torte

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder layered with sliced potatoes, garlic, and herbs, then baked until tender and golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1125 kcals 11250 kcals
Carbohydrates 38 grams 380 grams
Fat 85 grams 850 grams
Protein 54.5 grams 545 grams
Cook Time
450 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
100
ml
Meat
2.5
kg
Lamb Shoulder
On the bone
NutsSeeds
0.5
head
Garlic
For rubbing and roasting
1
1
Sea Salt
To taste
4
sprig
Rosemary
Fresh
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
3
sprig
Rosemary
Leaves only, chopped
1
bunch
Parsley
Small bunch, chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
3 tbsp for the lamb confit
15
ml
Olive Oil
1 tbsp for the torte dish
Other
200
ml
Lamb Juice
Reserved from the confit
Vegetables
2
kg
Potatoes
Peeled and thinly sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Brown the lamb shoulder in a roasting tray with oil then rub with garlic and salt.
  • Add white wine, garlic, and rosemary to the tray and seal tightly with double foil.
  • Cook for six hours or overnight until tender.
  • Shred meat from the bone, chill it, and reserve the roasting juices.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Layer oil, garlic, sliced potatoes, seasoning, and herbs in a baking dish.
  • Continue layering with lamb, potatoes, and herbs until ingredients are used.
  • Pour reserved lamb juices over the torte and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 90 minutes until potatoes are soft and slice into ten portions to serve.