Description
Indulge in the sumptuous flavors of Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Garlic-Honey Mustard Glaze, a standout dish that brings warmth and elegance to any gathering. This recipe features a tender lamb shoulder bathed in a sweet and tangy glaze made from garlic, honey, and mustard, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The slow-roasting method locks in juices, resulting in meat that is both juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4.5 lb) lamb shoulder, bone-in
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pat the lamb shoulder dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with sea salt and ground black pepper on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Use a basting brush to generously coat the prepared glaze over the entire surface of the lamb shoulder.
- Reserve some glaze for basting during roasting.
- Place the glazed lamb shoulder in a roasting pan.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat (avoiding bone).
- Roast in preheated oven until internal temperature reaches about 145°F (63°C), approximately 4-5 hours.
- Baste with reserved glaze every hour.
- Once done, remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg