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
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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Devil Kayani
[email protected]This recipe was fantastic! The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Elizabeth Orsolan
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. My kids loved it, and my husband said it was one of the best meals I've ever made. I will definitely be making this ag
David Musau
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ehtisham Ayaz
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked to perfection and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.
NaZiM
[email protected]This recipe was fantastic! The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
H. M. Saiful Islam
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. My kids loved it, and my husband said it was one of the best meals I've ever made. I will definitely be making this ag
Adis Zahirovic
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul wasay satti
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked to perfection and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.
Lal
[email protected]This recipe was fantastic! The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Shedi Shah
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. My kids loved it, and my husband said it was one of the best meals I've ever made. I will definitely be making this ag
Adeel Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
bro saleem
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked to perfection and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.
usama kayani
[email protected]This recipe was fantastic! The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Asadullah Mazhar
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. My kids loved it, and my husband said it was one of the best meals I've ever made. I will definitely be making this ag
Magda Macias
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Baki Abubakar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.
Shreesh Rai
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and flavorful. The vegetables were also delicious and roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.
Md mahim Khan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sulman Mughal
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes and I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. The lamb is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. My husband and I love it, and it's always a hit