Description
This Slow-Roasted Rosemary Lamb Shoulder is a rich, tender, easy dinner that feels perfect for holiday meals, Sunday supper, and cozy family gatherings. With garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon, and slow oven roasting, this easy recipe delivers juicy lamb packed with savory flavor, making it one of those unforgettable dinner ideas and comfort food favorites you will want to make again.
Ingredients
4 to 5 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and spread the sliced onion in the bottom of a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Pour in the broth.
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a paste.
3. Pat the lamb shoulder dry with paper towels and rub the seasoning mixture all over the meat.
4. Place the lamb on top of the onions in the pan and cover tightly with a lid or heavy-duty foil.
5. Roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours until the lamb is very tender.
6. Remove the cover and roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the top is browned and caramelized.
7. Transfer the lamb to a platter and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Skim excess fat from the pan juices if needed, then stir in the butter.
9. Spoon some of the juices over the lamb, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve warm.
Notes
Let the lamb come closer to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before roasting for more even cooking.
Keep the pan tightly covered during the first stage so the lamb stays moist and becomes fork-tender.
Save the pan juices and serve them over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or sliced lamb for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Roast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg