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Lemon Pot Roast of Lamb

A boned lamb shoulder, rolled and tied, then cooked at a whisper of a simmer with lemon, garlic and oregano until it can be cut with a spoon. The pan juices turn into a bright, ready-made sauce.

  • YieldServes 6
  • Hands-on50 min
  • Total3 h 15 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1½ kglamb shoulder, boned, excess fat trimmed
  • 85 mllemon juice
  • 60 mlolive oil
  • 2 tspdried oregano
  • 2 clovesgarlic, crushed
  • to tastesalt
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 750 gsmall potatoes, peeled, browned in a little olive oil and added for the last houroptional

Contains

  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Potato (white)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Black and white pepper
  • All mammal meat (alpha-gal)
  • Lamb and mutton

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weekend project
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 45–90 min active
  • Over 3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: high
  • Protein: high
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: high
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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