Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus

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Tender lamb shoulder slow-roasted with garlic and Mediterranean herbs, served with a fragrant herb garlic jus that enhances its natural flavors. This mediterranean-inspired lamb (mediterranean) ready in about 230 minutes pairs bone-in lamb shoulder, garlic cloves, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped 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: 210 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp sea salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl to form a herb-garlic paste.
  2. Step 2: Rub the herb-garlic paste all over the 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, making sure to cover every surface. Place the lamb in a roasting pan fat side up.
  3. Step 3: Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 3 hours, basting every hour with the pan juices to keep it moist.
  4. Step 4: After 3 hours, pour 1 cup dry white wine and 1 cup low sodium chicken broth into the roasting pan, then increase the oven temperature to 375°F and roast for an additional 30 minutes until the lamb is tender and the skin is crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lamb from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Pour the pan juices through a fine sieve into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly reduced into a herb garlic jus.
  6. Step 6: Serve slices of the lamb shoulder drizzled with the jus for a flavorful Mediterranean dish.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus take to make?

Total time is about 230 minutes (20 min prep + 210 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in lamb shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Garlic Jus?

Mediterranean lamb like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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