Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Preserved Lemon and Cumin

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Tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic preserved lemon and earthy cumin, creating a rich and vibrant Mediterranean dish. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 280 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb shoulder, ground cumin, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 260 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat dry 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, then rub it thoroughly with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 finely chopped preserved lemon until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Place the lamb shoulder in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup water into the pan to keep the meat moist. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 4 hours, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the lamb is fork-tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
  4. Step 4: Remove the foil and roast uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to develop a golden crust. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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