Honey Garlic Lamb Shoulder
Succulent slow-roasted lamb shoulder with fennel-garlic rub and sweet honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lb boneless lamb shoulder
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 large yellow onion, thick-sliced
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Crush fennel seeds, garlic, and salt to make aromatic paste.
- Rub paste thoroughly over lamb shoulder.
- Place sliced onion in roasting pan and set lamb on top.
- Pour water and vinegar around (not over) the lamb.
- Cover tightly and roast at 270°F for 5½ hours.
- Increase heat to 390°F, uncover, and roast 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Mix honey, grated garlic, and pepper for glaze.
- Brush glaze over lamb and let rest 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: lamb shoulder, honey garlic, slow roasted lamb, fennel lamb, Sunday roast, tender lamb
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