Lamb Shoulder with Harissa and Lamb Stovies

Slow-cooked harissa-spiced lamb shoulder served with hearty stovies made from lamb belly, potatoes, onions, and fresh aromatic herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1973.4 kcals 11840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 80.4 grams 482.4 grams
Fat 127.6 grams 765.8 grams
Protein 123.7 grams 742.2 grams
Cook Time
360 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
250
g
Butter
Unsalted
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
Juice only
Liquids
300
ml
Lamb Stock
Strong
Meat
1
kg
Lamb Belly
Skinned and cut into 2cm dice
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Caraway Seeds
Toasted and ground
3
tsp
Coriander Seeds
Toasted and ground
6
tsp
Cumin Seeds
Toasted and ground
1
head
Garlic
Cut in half
1
bunch
Rosemary
Few sprigs
1
bunch
Thyme
Few sprigs
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
6
piece
100
g
Thyme
Sprigs
20
g
10
g
20
g
Chives
Finely chopped
1
g
White Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Other
1
tbsp
Vegetables
3
piece
Onions
Cut in half
600
g
Onion
Finely chopped
2
kg
Potatoes
Floury, peeled and cut into 0.5cm dice

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Toast caraway, coriander, and cumin in a dry pan until aromatic.
  • Grind toasted spices into a powder and mix with honey, lemon juice, and harissa.
  • Cut deep slashes into the lamb shoulder flesh.
  • Rub the lamb with oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Place garlic, onions, rosemary, and thyme in an oven dish and put the lamb on top.
  • Pipe the spice paste into the lamb slashes and seal the dish with foil.
  • Roast for 15 minutes at 200°C, then reduce to 160°C for 4 hours.
  • Rest the cooked lamb shoulder under foil for 20 minutes.
  • Soften chopped onions in butter without browning them.
  • Add garlic purée and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Tie bay leaves and thyme sprigs with string and add to the pan.
  • Add diced lamb belly and potatoes, seasoning with salt and white pepper.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 1 to 2 hours until juices release.
  • Add stock, boil, then simmer covered until potatoes break down.
  • Stir in chopped parsley, tarragon, and chives before serving with the lamb.