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Ultimate Roast Lamb:

Ultimate Roast Lamb: Juicy Perfection for Flavor Lovers

Experience the Ultimate Roast Lamb, a dish where slow-cooked flavors come together for tender perfection. Perfect for gatherings and low-carb diets.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 1.6 - 2.2 kg Lamb Shoulder Choose size for best results
  • 1 cup Water Maintains moisture during cooking
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Can be used unpeeled
For the Marinade
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Or dried if fresh isn’t available
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Increase for more flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Table salt can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to preference
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Best choice for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour/Cornstarch Substitute with another thickener if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Fork
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) to develop a crust on the lamb.
  2. Combine rosemary, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create a marinade.
  3. Optionally marinate the lamb at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  4. Place brown onion wedges in a roasting pan, top with the marinated lamb, and add water to cover the base.
  5. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes to brown the lamb.
  6. Reduce the temperature to 100°C (212°F), cover tightly with baking paper and foil.
  7. Slow-roast for 12 hours until fork-tender.
  8. Let lamb rest for 15 minutes and reserve the pan juices.
  9. Strain pan juices, simmer, and thicken with cornflour slurry.
  10. Serve the lamb alongside the jus, enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This roast is perfect for gatherings, and the marinade offers great versatility. Leftovers can be used in salads or sandwiches.

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