Foolproof Lamb Shoulder Roast Â
Prep Time: 30 minutesÂ
Cook Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
Servings: 4 - 5
Author: Brittany Chausse
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IngredientsÂ
- 1 lamb shoulder roast (3–5 lbs)
- 2 Tallow cubes (melted or oil)
- Salt (be generous—lamb can handle it)
- Black pepper
- Garlic (3–5 cloves, smashed or minced)
- Fresh or dried herbs (whatever you grabbed):
- rosemary
- thyme
- Optional:
- 1tbsp lemon juice or zest
- onion (sliced)/veggies -
- splash of broth or water (if no veggies are being roasted with the lamb)
Directions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 300F (low and slow is the move)
- Pat lamb dry
2. Season (aka…vibes)
- Rub with melted tallow cubes (or oil)
- Season generously with the combined:
  - salt
  - pepper
  - Lemon juice
  - garlic
  - finely chopped herbs
3. Set it up
- Place in a roasting dish or Dutch oven
- Add:
  - sliced onion on bottom
  - If there are no vegetables on the bottom, add a splash of broth to coat the bottom of the pan
  - Cover tightly with foil or lid
4. Roast low & slow
- Cook for 3–4 hours
- You’re looking for:
  - Internal temp fork-tender-135°F-140°F
  - basically falling apart
5. Optional finish (but worth it)
- Remove cover
- Turn oven to 425°F
- Roast another 10–15 minutes for a golden, slightly crisp top
6. Rest
- Let sit 10–15 minutes before pulling apart or slicing