Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Sliced Potatoes

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder served with tender potatoes and onions, finished with a rich homemade red wine gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1194 kcals 7164 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.4 grams 182.4 grams
Fat 85.4 grams 512.4 grams
Protein 68.7 grams 412.2 grams
Cook Time
320 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Flour
for thickening
CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
1
tsp
Liquids
570
ml
Lamb Stock
hot; beef stock alternative
450
ml
Lamb Stock
hot; beef stock alternative for gravy
100
ml
Meat
2.2
kg
Lamb
whole shoulder, skin on
NutsSeeds
4
cloves
Garlic
sliced
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Lamb Fat
reserved from roasting tin
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
cut into quarters
750
g
Potatoes
waxy variety, cut into thick 2cm slices

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Insert sliced garlic into small holes cut through the lamb skin.
  • Roast the lamb for 20 minutes, turn it over, and roast for 25 more minutes until brown.
  • Boil onions for 10 minutes, add potatoes for 4 minutes, then drain.
  • Place vegetables and 570ml stock in the tin with the lamb on top and cover with foil.
  • Reduce oven to 160°C and cook for 4 hours until tender.
  • Brown the potatoes and onions at 220°C for 25 minutes while resting the lamb.
  • Make gravy by whisking fat, flour, 450ml stock, wine, and seasonings over heat until thick.
  • Carve the lamb and serve with the gravy, potatoes, and onions.