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Slow Roasted Harissa Welsh Lamb Shoulder by Welsh Food Dude

Ingredients

  • 2.5kg shoulder of Welsh Lamb
  • ½ a jar of harissa paste
  • 2 heads of garlic – halved
  • 2 red onions – cut into wedges
  • 250mls lamb stock
  • To serve
  • Flatbreads
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Greek yoghurt mixed with mint sauce
  • Lemon juice.

240
Cooking Time
20
Prep Time
4-6
Serves
  1. Pre heat the oven to 220C.
  2. Score the top of the Welsh Lamb shoulder and rub in the harissa paste.
  3. Add the red onion and garlic to a large high sided roasting pan with the lamb on top. Then pour in the stock and cover with foil so it is completely sealed.
  4. Cook for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 160C and cook for 4 hours.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Shred the meat and serve.

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