How To Make Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Root Vegetables

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while cooking wine is less expensive.

Preheat the slow cooker to low heat.

Season the lamb shoulder generously with salt and black pepper.

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

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

Remove the lamb from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and parsnips; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker and place the lamb shoulder on top.

Add chicken broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and lemon zest to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the lamb is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Once cooked, remove the lamb and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Strain the cooking liquid and serve alongside the lamb and vegetables.

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