A Beautiful Day by the Village Spring & Cooking a Simple Recipe with Lamb

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat; pork shoulder is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol; vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season the lamb shoulder with salt, black pepper, and garlic.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the lamb on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes around the lamb.

Pour red wine over the lamb and vegetables, if using.

Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, and paprika over the top.

Cover the pan with foil and roast in the oven for 2-3 hours, until tender.

Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the meat.

Baste the lamb with pan juices occasionally during cooking.

Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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