Slow-Roasted Cornish Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder infused with rosemary and garlic, capturing the rustic flavors of Cornwall's countryside. This British-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs Cornish lamb shoulder, Fresh rosemary sprigs, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) bone-in Cornish lamb shoulder
- 4 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 6 cloves, sliced Garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) Dry white wine
- 200 ml (7 fl oz) Beef or lamb stock
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Step 2: Using a sharp knife, make small incisions all over 1.5 kg Cornish lamb shoulder and insert 6 sliced garlic cloves and small sprigs from 4 fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Step 3: Rub the lamb all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle evenly with 2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Place the lamb in a roasting pan and pour 150 ml dry white wine and 200 ml beef or lamb stock into the base.
- Step 5: Cover the lamb loosely with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
- Step 6: Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes to brown the exterior.
- Step 7: Rest the lamb for 15 minutes before carving and serve with the pan juices.






