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Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Makes / serves: 4 portions

Draft recipe

Method

  1. Rub lamb with oil and seasoning, tuck garlic and rosemary into small incisions.
  2. Set over onions, add stock, cover tightly.
  3. Roast at 140°C fan for 3.5–4.5 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Uncover and roast at 200°C for 15 minutes to colour.
  5. Rest 25 minutes and skim pan juices for gravy.

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Roast Potatoes

4 portions. Use the amount specified in the main recipe.

  • 1kg floury potatoes, large chunks.
  • 3 tbsp roasting oil.
  • 1 tbsp plain flour.
  • salt and pepper.
  • 4 garlic cloves.
  • 2 rosemary sprigs.
  1. Heat oven to 180°C fan and heat oil in roasting tray.
  2. Parboil potatoes vigorously for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain, steam-dry, shake to roughen, then lightly dust with flour and seasoning.
  4. Carefully turn into hot oil.
  5. Roast at least 45 minutes, often 60–75, turning occasionally.
  6. Add garlic and rosemary after 20–30 minutes so they do not burn.
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