Roast shoulder of lamb recipe

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   Cover your table with enough cling film to wrap the shoulder of lamb.

2. 2

   Place on it the lamb & coat it with 50g of olive oil, 15g of sliced garlic & 5g of lemon thyme branches.

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   Now wrap & seal the lamb & leave in the fridge to marinate for 2 days.

4. 4

   Pre-heat your oven to 110C/ 225F/ Gas 1/4

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   Remove the lamb from the fridge & leave it for 2 hours to reach room temperature.

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   Remove the thyme & garlic from the lamb & season with the salt & pepper.

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   Colour the lamb on all sides in 25g olive oil in a large casserole.

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   Remove and colour the shallots.

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   Place the lamb back in the casserole & add 50g whole garlic cloves & 10g lemon thyme branches.

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    Pour over 25g of olive, cover the pan & place in the oven for 12 hours until the meat is very tender.

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    In a separate pan reduce the vinegar by half.

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    Add 1g of lemon thyme leaves & the cooking juices from the lamb.

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    Reduce until syrupy & pour back over the lamb.

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    Return to oven uncovered for 10 minutes, basting regularly.

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    Delicious served with creamy mashed potato and roasted root vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.