Best 5 Boneless Lamb Shoulder Roast Recipes

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Boneless lamb shoulder roast is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there's a boneless lamb shoulder roast recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll guide you through some of the best recipes, including slow-roasted lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs, Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder with apricots and almonds, and Greek-style lamb shoulder with lemon and oregano. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a mouthwatering meal that will impress your family and friends.

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LAMB SHOULDER ROAST IN THE OVEN



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This lamb roast shoulder is the juiciest and easiest lamb recipe you will ever make. It's seasoned with robust spices, rosemary, and thyme. This is my fool-proof method to make roast successfully and without any marinating time.

Provided by Veena Azmanov

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
2 tbsp Olive oil
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
2 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika (or 1 tbsp hot and 1 tbsp sweet)
2 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Cumin powder
2 tbsp Garlic (grated)
1 tbsp Ginger (grated (optional) )
2 tbsp Rosemary (fresh chopped (or 1 tbsp dried) )
1 tbsp Thyme leaves (fresh chopped (or 1/2 tbsp dried) )
½ cup Water
½ cup Broth (or wine)
1 tbsp Flour
2 tbsp Butter ((optional for a richer flavor) )

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven at 190°C / 375°F Gas Mark 5 for at least 20 minutes.
  • Marinade - In a bowl, combine the spices (paprika, cumin, coriander) along with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.Pro tip - The spice rub is not wet but almost dry and that is what we want. This way it will stick to the lamb all through the cooking time.
  • Lamb - Trim excess fat off the lamb and pat dry on all sides.Pro tip - If the lamb is wet the marinade will slide off the meat as soon as it starts cooking. So, if the meat was frozen, ensure that it is thawed at least an hour before marinating.
  • Generously rub the spice marinade all over the lamb making sure to rub the sides as well. Pro tip - You can leave this lamb to marinate in the fridge for up to 12 hours or on the counter for an hour. But, it is not necessary.
  • Place the lamb in a roasting pan on the roasting rack. Generously brush with the olive oil.Pro tip - If using a thermometer, like me, add it in the center in the thickest part of the meat.
  • Add one cup of water to the roasting pan to prevent the fat drippings from the lamb from smoking in the oven. Pro tip - If you find the water has evaporated and the fat is smoking, feel free to add another cup of water during the roasting time.
  • Roast for about 70 to 80 minutes or until the desired doneness. Mine took about 70 minutes.- Medium rare - between 130 F to 135 F, approximately 20 minutes per pound - Medium - between 135 F to 140 F, approximately 22 to 23 minutes per pound - Medium well - between 145 F to 150 F, approximately 25 minutes per pound.- Well Done is between 155 to 165 F, or approximately 30 minutes per pound.
  • When it reaches desired doneness, remove it from the oven. Move the lamb to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes to help the juices settle.
  • Place the roasting rack on medium-low heat with 1/2 cup water. Add the broth and use a flat spatula to deglaze the pan scraping as much as you can, but avoid the burnt parts.
  • Then, add the flour and stir well bringing it to a boil on medium-high heat. Continue to cook until it thickens. If necessary add a few tablespoons of water or broth as necessary.
  • Then, pour into a sauceboat to serve with the lamb over mashed potatoes, lemon rosemary roast potatoes, lemon dill potatoes, potato wedges and side salad like avocado, tomato, beet

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 371 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BONELESS LAMB SHOULDER ROAST



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Categories     Lamb     Roast

Yield makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh parsley leaves
4 medium or 2 large garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more or less
One 3- to 4-pound boneless lamb shoulder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Mince together the parsley and garlic until quite fine (a small food processor will work for this). Add a big pinch of salt and some pepper and enough olive oil to make a slurry. Smear this on and into the lamb, being sure to get it into every nook and cranny you can reach. Put the lamb in a roasting pan (you can line the pan with foil to facilitate cleanup if you like).
  • Roast for about 1 1/2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes or so. When the internal temperature reaches 140°F, turn the heat to 400°F and roast for about 10 minutes more, or until the internal temperature is 150°F and the exterior has browned nicely.
  • Let the roast sit for about 10 minutes before carving, then carve and serve, with some of the juices that come out during carving.

INCREDIBLE ROASTED SHOULDER OF LAMB WITH SMASHED VEGETABLES AND GREENS



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In this recipe I'm going to show you how utterly incredible a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb can be. In exchange I'd like you to buy quality local lamb that's had the appropriate amount of hanging time. I'm going to let the meat speak for itself and not add much to it, just a simple sauce made from all the goodness in the pan. You can make this at any time of year served with any seasonal veg.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (2.2-pound) shoulder of lamb
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh rosemary
1 bulb garlic, unpeeled, broken into cloves
1 1/2 pounds peeled potatoes, cut into large chunks
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into small chunks
1/2 a large rutabaga, peeled and cut into small chunks
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups good-quality hot chicken or vegetable stock
2 heaped tablespoons capers, soaked, drained and chopped
1 large bunch fresh mint, leaves picked
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pound lovely greens, such as white cabbage, savoy cabbage, Brussels sprouts tops
or cavolo nero, leaves separated, stalks finely sliced

Steps:

  • For the lamb:
  • Preheat your oven to full whack, (450 to 500 degrees F).
  • Slash the fat side of the lamb all over with a sharp knife. Lay half the sprigs of rosemary and half the garlic cloves on the bottom of a high-sided roasting pan, rub the lamb all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place it in the pan on top of the rosemary and garlic, and put the rest of the rosemary and garlic on top of the lamb. Tightly cover the tray with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Turn the oven down immediately to 325 degrees F and cook for 4 hours - it's done if you can pull the meat apart easily with 2 forks.
  • For the vegetables:
  • When the lamb is nearly cooked, put thepotatoes, carrots and rutabaga into a large pot of boiling salted water and boil hard for 20 minutes or so until you can slide a knife into the rutabaga easily. Drain and allow to steam dry, then smash them up in the pan with most of the butter. If you prefer a smooth texture, add some cooking water. Spoon into a bowl, cover with foil and keep warm over a pan of simmering water.;
  • For the sauce:
  • Remove the lamb from the oven and place it on a chopping board. Cover it with foil, then a kitchen towel, and leave it to rest. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil for the greens. Pour away most of the fat from the roasting pan, discarding any bits of rosemary. Put the pan on the stovetop over medium heat and mix in the flour. Add the stock, stirring and scraping all the sticky goodness off the bottom of the pan. You won't need gallons of gravy, just a couple of flavorsome spoonfuls for each serving. Add the capers, turn the heat down and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Finely chop the mint and add it to the sauce with the red wine vinegar at the last minute then pour into a pitcher. Add the greens and stalks to the pan of fast-boiling salted water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes to just soften them. Drain and toss with a knob of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place everything in the middle of the table, and shred the lamb in front of your guests. Absolutely delish!
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ROASTED SHOULDER OF LAMB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pound lamb shoulder
Garlic cloves, sliced
Rosemary sprigs
Sea salt
Olive oil
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 bottle red wine or vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Push garlic (3 to 4 slivers) into the shoulder of lamb. Cover with sprigs of rosemary, salt and a little olive oil. Roast uncovered for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove lamb and leave to rest. Drain off the excess fat. Over the heat, add the flour to the pan of juices and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add red wine or vegetable stock, stir until thick.

BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lamb shoulder (3 to 5 pounds), boned and tied
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 small onions, finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, needles removed and finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and finely chopped
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch of ground clove
1 bottle (750ml) dry Italian red wine
1 cup whole canned plum tomatoes, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Season lamb all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add lamb shoulder, and cook, turning occasionally, until lamb is browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove lamb; set aside. Pour out any excess oil, and discard. Add remaining tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, celery, carrot, onion, herbs, nutmeg, and cloves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Return lamb to Dutch oven. Add wine and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook until fork-tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from oven. Transfer lamb to a platter, and keep warm. Make sauce: Place the Dutch oven over low heat, and cook the liquid until it has reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove twine from lamb, and slice; serve with sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: For a boneless lamb shoulder roast, look for a piece of meat that is well-marbled with fat. This will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the lamb shoulder roast generously: Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful rub for the lamb shoulder roast. Some good options include garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika.
  • Sear the lamb shoulder roast before roasting: Searing the lamb shoulder roast in a hot pan before roasting will help to develop a nice crust and lock in the flavor.
  • Roast the lamb shoulder roast slowly and low: The best way to cook a boneless lamb shoulder roast is to roast it slowly and low. This will help to keep the meat tender and juicy.
  • Let the lamb shoulder roast rest before carving: After the lamb shoulder roast is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help to redistribute the juices and make the meat easier to carve.

Conclusion:

Boneless lamb shoulder roast is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are roasting it in the oven, braising it in a slow cooker, or grilling it on the barbecue, lamb shoulder roast is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a special dish to make, give boneless lamb shoulder roast a try.

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