SLOW-ROAST SPICED LAMB SHOULDER WITH SUMAC ONIONS

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At Maydan the lamb shoulder is cooked sous vide until meltingly tender and then finished in the hearth until crisp and golden brown. We adapted their recipe for the oven to similar effect.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lamb     Spice     Coriander     Cinnamon     Cardamom     Lemon Juice     Mint     Parsley     Roast     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (6-7-lb.) bone-in lamb shoulder
2 Tbsp. black peppercorns
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
2 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. sumac
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Season lamb very generously with salt and pepper; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toast peppercorns and coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes; let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; transfer to a small bowl. Mix in paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, then rub all over lamb. Chill uncovered at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Let lamb sit out on counter at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 275°F. Transfer lamb to a roasting pan and pour in 3 cups water. Cover tightly with foil and cook, turning lamb over and rotating pan halfway through, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 3-3 1/2 hours. Remove lamb from oven and turn up heat to broil (or to highest heat if you have a drawer-style broiler). Discard foil, transfer lamb to a cutting board, and pour off liquid in pan. Return lamb to pan; roast, uncovered, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss onion, lemon juice, and sumac in a small bowl with your hands, squeezing onion a bit to soften.
  • Just before serving, toss mint, parsley, and a pinch of salt into onion mixture. Serve lamb topped with onion salad.

Michelle Stichbury
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sumac onions are a great addition.


Niloy shoder
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sumac onions were the perfect addition.


M Paz
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This recipe is a great way to cook lamb shoulder. The meat is tender and juicy, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


PlushyTycoon YT
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the sumac onions are a great addition.


Sisah Mdladla
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sumac onions are a great addition.


Michael Anum
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sumac onions were the perfect addition.


Masemola Maphalla
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This recipe is a great way to cook lamb shoulder. The meat is tender and juicy, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Rajan Chhadiyal
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I love this recipe! The lamb is so moist and the sumac onions are the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe.


Suresh Rokaya
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the sumac onions are a great addition.


Afridi Aman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the sumac onions.


Erna Shixwanda
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This is one of the best lamb shoulder recipes I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sumac onions were a great touch.


Sajawal Hussain
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The lamb was very moist and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Asif Gardezi
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This lamb shoulder recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sumac onions were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.