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Pulled lamb shoulder
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Pulled Lamb Shoulder

Falling off the bone pulled lamb shoulder seasoned with braising juices is a meal everyone will love.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 547kcal
Cost: 30

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Shepherd Song Farm lamb shoulder 1 whole lamb shoulder
  • 1   onion
  • 2   carrots
  • 2   celery stalks
  • 2   cups marinara your favorite brand
  • 1   bottle of dark beer your choice
  • 1   cup vegetable stock
  • 2   teaspoons paprika
  • 1   Tablespoon oregano
  • 2   Tablespoons flour
  • mixed bunch of parsley rosemary & thyme
  • 18 fingerling potatoes depending on size
  • 8   cipollini onions
  • teaspoon salt and pepper
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Dice the onion, carrot and celery. Roughly chop the garlic.
  • Cover potatoes with water in a small sauce pot and put aside.
  • Season lamb shoulder with salt and pepper and dust lightly with flour.
  • Sear lamb on medium heat, browning evenly on both sides.
  • Remove shoulder from pot and add chopped vegetables.
  • Caramelize vegetables.
  • Add spices and herbs lightly cook and deglaze with beer.
  • Add vegetables, stock, marinara and water.
  • Add additional water as needed if your pan threatens to dry out.

Lamb Shoulder

  • Place lamb shoulder and whole, peeled cipollini onions in the pot and cover with lid.
  • Cook on low heat for approximately 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  • While cooking the shoulder, boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and cool to room temp.
  • Cut potatoes in half or quarters.

Finish and Serve

  • When shoulder is ready sauté the potatoes in oil on high heat.
  • As the potatoes begin to caramelize add herbs and butter.
  • With a fork, pull the meat from shoulder bone underneath the fat cap.
  • Plate the shoulder roast with potatoes and parsley leaves. Drizzle with oil.

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Notes

Either lamb or goat shoulder can be used in this recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 9mg