Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Herbs and Honey

A fragrant, slow-cooked pot roast where tender lamb pulls easily from the bone, infused with chamomile, herbs, and honey.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1053 kcals 4212 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.2 grams 24.6 grams
Fat 86.1 grams 344.5 grams
Protein 63.2 grams 252.8 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
unit
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
1.4
kg
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Chamomile
dried or contents of 4 teabags
0.5
bunch
Thyme
fresh leaves only
4
sprig
Rosemary
fresh leaves only
12
leaf
Sage
fresh, roughly chopped
15
ml
Oregano
dried
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Other
15
ml
Honey
Greek or wild flower clear honey

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Score the fat of the lamb shoulder in a cross-hatch pattern without cutting into the meat.
  • Mix chamomile, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Massage a handful of the herb mixture into the lamb skin and flesh.
  • Sprinkle some herbs into a lidded casserole dish, add the lamb, and squeeze lemon juice over it.
  • Drizzle honey and olive oil over the top of the lamb.
  • Add 125ml of water to the dish, cover with a lid, and bake for 2.5 hours.
  • Check after one hour and add more water if the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven once the meat pulls easily from the bone and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Pull the meat from the bone, arrange on a plate, and drizzle with pan juices to serve.