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Jamaican Red Label Lamb

Cultural Context

Jamaican Red Label Lamb is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. The dish showcases the island's rich culinary heritage, combining local spices and flavors that reflect its diverse culture. Traditionally, the lamb is marinated and braised with aromatic ingredients, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal. Today, variations of this dish can be found in Jamaican restaurants worldwide, highlighting its popularity beyond the island.

JamaicanJMmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs lamb shoulder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon pimento
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 cup red label wine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

red label wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

1

Add olive oil to a bowl.

2

Mix together all-purpose seasoning, pimento, dried thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika to create a paste.

3

Make incisions in the lamb with a sharp knife.

4

Rub the marinade paste all over the lamb, ensuring every piece is covered.

5

Insert garlic cloves into the incisions of the lamb.

6

Prepare a roasting tray by adding olive oil, garlic cloves (skin on), fresh thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper.

7

Place the lamb on top of the ingredients in the roasting tray.

8

Pour red label wine over the lamb to keep it moist and tender.

9

Roast in the oven for up to 2 hours.

10

Make the sauce by combining flour, chicken stock, water, red label wine, and barbecue sauce in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

11

Reduce heat to low and add salt to taste to the sauce.

12

When the lamb is nearly done, add some of the natural juices from the lamb to the sauce and let it bubble.

13

Serve the roasted lamb with the red label wine gravy on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

roasting traysharp knifebowlwhiskoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Red Label LambJamaican Lamb Curry

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