Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions
Middle EasternHardDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions

A delicious middle eastern dish. Gluten-free friendly. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

163 min

Serves

8

Rating

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6–7-lb.) bone-in lamb shoulder
  • 2 Tbsp. black peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 large red onion
  • thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. sumac
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season lamb very generously with salt and pepper; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Toast peppercorns and coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes; let cool.

  3. 3

    Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; transfer to a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Mix in paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, then rub all over lamb.

  5. 5

    Chill uncovered at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

  6. 6

    Let lamb sit out on counter at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.

  7. 7

    Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 275°F.

  8. 8

    Transfer lamb to a roasting pan and pour in 3 cups water.

  9. 9

    Cover tightly with foil and cook, turning lamb over and rotating pan halfway through, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 3–3 1/2 hours.

  10. 10

    Remove lamb from oven and turn up heat to broil (or to highest heat if you have a drawer-style broiler).

  11. 11

    Discard foil, transfer lamb to a cutting board, and pour off liquid in pan.

  12. 12

    Return lamb to pan; roast, uncovered, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.

  13. 13

    Meanwhile, toss onion, lemon juice, and sumac in a small bowl with your hands, squeezing onion a bit to soften.

  14. 14

    Just before serving, toss mint, parsley, and a pinch of salt into onion mixture.

  15. 15

    Serve lamb topped with onion salad.

Cooking Timer

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:42 min
Cook Time:121 min
Total Time:163 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8