Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder is the ultimate comfort food, transforming a tough cut into a succulent, tender masterpiece. Infused with aromatic herbs and spices, each bite promises rich, savory flavors that evoke warmth and joy. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish requires minimal prep time and lets your slow cooker do the work for you. Impress your guests with this unforgettable meal that brings everyone to the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 2 onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing onions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper, then sear all sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker; add minced garlic and rosemary.
- Place the seared lamb on top of the onion mixture, then pour in enough broth to cover one-third of the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Carefully remove lamb from the cooker; serve with onions and drizzled broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg