Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Garlic Honey Mustard Confit Lamb Shoulder, a show-stopping dish that combines tender lamb with a delightful medley of garlic, honey, and mustard. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe ensures an easy preparation process, allowing you to spend more time with loved ones while serving an elegant meal. The slow-cooking method enhances the lamb’s tenderness, creating a mouthwatering centerpiece that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lb bone-in lamb shoulder, trimmed
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup lamb or chicken broth
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the lamb shoulder and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the lamb and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sear the marinated lamb in a cast iron skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the lamb to an oven-safe roasting pan, adding fresh herbs and broth around it.
- Cover with foil and roast for about 4 hours or until tender.
- Allow resting for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 609mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 107mg