Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Roast Potatoes and Spring Greens

A classic roast dinner featuring tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder, crispy potatoes, sautéed spring greens, and homemade mint sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1338.6 kcals 5354.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.1 grams 240.2 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.5 grams
Protein 106.5 grams 425.8 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Liquids
150
ml
50
ml
Water
For steaming greens
Meat
2.5
kg
Lamb Shoulder
On the bone
NutsSeeds
200
g
Salt
For rubbing the lamb
3
tbsp
Rosemary
Fresh, chopped
3
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Black Pepper
To taste
1
bunch
Mint
Leaves picked and finely chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
50
g
Beef Dripping
Can use lard or vegetable oil
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Thickly sliced
10
piece
King Edward Potatoes
Peeled and cut into 2 or 3 pieces
250
g
Spring Greens
Finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Mix salt, rosemary, and thyme together and rub the mixture onto the lamb shoulder.
  • Let the lamb sit for one to four hours.
  • Rinse the salt off the lamb, pat it dry, and rub with olive oil.
  • Place sliced onions in a roasting tin, top with lamb, and cover with foil.
  • Roast for two hours, then remove foil and roast for 1-2 more hours until tender.
  • Remove the lamb from the tray and let it rest.
  • Deglaze the roasting tray with white wine on the hob and reduce by half.
  • Stir in flour for two minutes, add stock, and simmer for three minutes.
  • Strain the gravy and season with salt and pepper.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for five minutes.
  • Preheat the beef dripping in a roasting tray in the oven.
  • Drain potatoes and shake them to roughen the edges.
  • Coat potatoes in the hot fat, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the potatoes and roast for another 30 minutes until crisp.
  • Sauté spring greens in butter for three minutes, add water, and steam until wilted.
  • Season the greens with salt and pepper.
  • Heat vinegar and sugar until simmering, then pour over chopped mint to make sauce.
  • Pull the lamb meat from the bone and serve with potatoes, greens, mint sauce, and gravy.