Slow Cooked Lamb with Salsa Verde
by The Batch Lady
- https://thebatchlady.com/r/5064/
This is the ultimate Easter Sunday lunch. This slow cooked lamb falls off the bone and goes wonderfully with the zesty salsa verde!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
112kcal
Fat
8.5g
Sat. Fat
1.4g
Carbs
6.1g
Sugars
2.3g
Fibre
0.6g
Protein
3.3g
Salt
195mg
Serves
Ingredients
Lamb
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Lamb shoulder joint (bone in)1.2 kg
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olive oil2 tbsp
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salt2 tsp
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dried rosemary1 tsp
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chicken stock2 cups
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pepper2 grind
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Whole bulb of garlic1 bulb
Salsa Verde (not freezable)
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large handful fresh parsley, finely chopped1 handful
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large handful fresh mint, finely chopped1 handful
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large handful fresh tarragon, finely chopped1 handful
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garlic clove, minced1 clove
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anchovy fillets, finely diced2 fillets
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capers, drained and finely diced1 tablespoon
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lemon, juiced1 lemon
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dijon mustard1 tsp
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olive oil0.25 cups (60 ml)
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 160oc. To a baking tray add the lamb shoulder and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the sea salt and black pepper and rub all over the skin.
- Cut the garlic bulb in half and place in the tin. Pour in the chicken stock, sprinkle over the rosemary and cover well with tin foil before placing into the oven for 5 hours.
- After 5 hours, remove from the oven, pull out the bone and carefully squeeze out the garlic from the skin. Shred using a fork and leave to cool.
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Ready to freeze
Once cooled, add the shredded lamb to freezer bag and freeze flat.
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Ready to eat
Remove from the freezer and leave to fully defrost. Preheat the oven to 170oc. Add the lamb to a baking tray, add ½ cup water, cover with tin foil and place in the oven for 20 minutes until hot.
To make the salsa verde, simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
Once the lamb is cooked, serve up with roast potatoes or couscous, veggies and a drizzle of salsa verde.