Ive gone for classic flavours here that lamb loves rosemary and garlic. Take out of the oven, uncover and flip the lamb over. Keep the chunks pretty large. Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium high heat. Tag me on Instagram at. Tag me on Instagram at. For serving / holding / reheating advice and guidelines on how I would time things to make it effortless for serving at gatherings, see the section just before the recipe video. (Note: Dried oregano missing from photo, oops!). You can do, but you dont have to. Hi Judy! Virtually foolproof,minimal effort, and incredible meat that is so tender that you wont need a knife to carve this! Add the baharat and salt and combine well. Did the lamb again tonight and it was amazing as always. Greek spices typically involve, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, a little cumin powder and fresh lemon. Take the lamb out of the pot while you saute the potatoes for a few minutes. Big surprise, a Greek recipe with garlic. At this point, your house will smell amazing! The step-by-step guide below should help you make the recipe perfectly first time. And if I bought a 2kg leg, could I simply halve the cooking time? In step 3, you say to add HALF the lemon juice, but I cannot see anywhere in the recipe where you say to add/use the other half of the lemon juice. I like your idea of serving it with some simple asparagus. I love using the technique of stuffing rosemary and garlic into incisions to infuse the meat with flavour. 1 garlic bulb, skin on, cloves separated and bruised, 2 tbsp baharat (Middle Eastern spice mix), 2.2kg boneless lamb forequarter, cut into 10 pieces, fat trimmed, 5 carrots, each peeled and cut into 4 pieces on an angle, 1 large onion, skin on, cut into 6 wedges, 1 leek, white and pale green parts finely sliced, peeled zest of lemon and juice of 1 lemon (60ml). Then sit the lamb on top. Roll it up and tie it the same way. Cook for 30 seconds. preheat oven to 200c (395f) make the rub - in a small bowl mix together the garlic, dried oregano, fresh oregano leaves, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper mixing well then rub onto the underside of the lamb shoulder. Four lamb shoulders were slow-cooked overnight in one oven in the Air BNB I was staying at, then were transported to the vineyard in the morning for the lunch. Make sure the 'fat' side of the lamb is facing up. If it needs a touch of reheating, just give it a quick blast in the microwave (yep, seriously) or cover with foil and pop it in a 150C/300F oven. Add a few drizzles more water if you think the dish needs it. Once the jus is ready, pour into a jug and serve alongside the lamb. This version is inspired by the rustic cooking of the mountain villages of Greece. Use tongs for tearing meat off no knife for carving needed! Then serve with a sprinkle of feta. Hi Ashleigh! Roast uncovered until the potatoes and vegetables have browned a little. Brown the lamb in batches on all sides, being careful not to burn the spices, then set the lamb aside, leaving the oil in the pan. I would highly recommend getting a good quality piece of lamb from your local butcher. 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add another splash or two of water if necessary, then turn the oven up to 220C/430F. Remove the foil and paper and cook for another hour, then increase the heat to 230C fan-forced (250C conventional) and cook for 30 minutes until deeply coloured with rich, reduced juices. Im so disappointed! The results are pretty similar to the slow cooker version. Remember multi cookers also have a slow cooker setting so you can pick whichever cooking method suits you best on any particular day! Ask your butcher to make sure the shaft bone is cut off so that it can fit in your baking tray. A simple salad I like to serve is thinly sliced romaine, red onions, pitted kalamata olives (dried if you find them) and feta crumbled on top. Preheat the oven to 165C fan-forced (185C conventional). Mmm! Thank you so much for leaving your great feedback. Or if youre just enjoying the whole Greek food vibe in this post, you might like to check out my Greek recipes archives! Thank you so much for letting me know, Ashleigh. Somehow the temp difference had caused it all to suck up into the ramekins, and then hold it there, vacuum sealed against the pan. Simmer rapidly to reduce to 1 cup. (Alternatively mince garlic, shallots and rosemary leaves and combine with the rest of the ingredients). It usually goes something like this: My brother (the serious foodie): Lets do a standing rib roast. Mine is 2.1kg. A rule of thumb is about 60 minutes per pound of lamb shoulder, but this varies based on the size of the meat and whether boneless or bone-in. STEP 3. Sprinkle half the spices on each size of the lamb and rub into it. I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if youre short on time and cost conscious. Lamb shoulder has more flavour and is easierto cook than lamb leg. (1 large, or 2 smaller) peeled and chopped into chunks, feta cheese, tzatziki or Greek yogurt, salad and fresh crusty bread. Continue cooking in it until you are personally satisfied with how tender the meat has become. 1. Leg of lamb I would highly recommend getting a good quality piece of lamb from your local butcher. Peel half of the garlic and chop it into small(ish) pieces (thirds to quarters is fine). And I would also error toward the lower temp out of the oven. With this kind of roast, low and slow with moist heat temperature is pretty much irrelevant, what you are looking for is fork tender meat. Foolproof, with minimal effort and maximum flavour, and so tender you won't even need a knife to carve it. 1. Tender, juicy meat with rich flavor. I dont crown this the ULTIMATE Roast Lamb lightly! Season with salt and pepper. Hmm. Step 2: Rub the meat with the olive oil, lemon and other seasonings. I feel like its relatively low effort but always impresses! Then you place it on top of potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables, and add more lemon and a little water. Ask your butcher to make sure the shaft bone is cut off so that it can fit in your baking tray. This was the BEST LAMB I HAVE EVER TASTED!!! Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over the lamb and season generously with salt, pepper and oregano. If serving at a dinner Roast lamb shoulder(s) overnight. Remove the bay leaves. Hope you had a fab Christmas! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I made this and used ramekins to raise it because I didnt have a rack. Since there arent many ingredients in this recipe you want them all to shine. is a perfect meal for easy entertaining. AND a digital meat thermometer is an absolute must. then pour the water into the pan. Reheat 1 hour, covered, in oven. All you do is rub a leg (or sometimes shoulder) of lamb with olive oil, lemon juice and some simple Greek seasonings. Spiced lamb meatball traybake with chickpeas and sumac feta, Join us for a grand night out at Sydney's The Charles Grand Brasserie, Buy the Good Food Guide 2023 magazines now, Give the gift of Good Food with a restaurant gift card. Remove foil, and increase heat to 220C and turn on oven grill. Itll really help seal in the flavours and begin to caramelize the juices. Thanks so much for replying so quickly! Add the potatoes and onion to the pan and fry, stirring, over high heat until the potatoes are starting to colour a little. Cook the moghrabieh for 25 minutes in boiling, salted water, then drain and put aside. So why should you give the 12-hour lamb a go? Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Cook for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Hi Kristy, mine still turned out great still followed the same instructions. Preheat oven to 240C/465F (220C fan forced). All you do is rub a leg (or sometimes shoulder) of lamb with olive oil, lemon juice and some simple Greek seasonings. My grocers didnt have lamb shoulder, so they had to order it just for me. But its most certainly not just for winter. OMG it was spectacular!! You can serve at least 6 with simple sides. When the lamb emerges from the oven in the morning, the flesh should pry apart with very little effort (check the side, not top, to preserve presentation). Throw the veggies in a pot, sit a lamb leg on top, rub in simple Mediterranean flavours, and slow roast for 4 hours to fall-apart perfection. If im using a bigger leg i would rely on the temperature rather than time? Use a large cast iron skillet or roasting pan suitable for the grill, especially if also making Greek lemon potatoes. Olive oil always use a good quality olive oil. Then strain all the pan juices into a saucepan. Dozer on the job: taste-testing a prospective recipe for the cookbook! Cooked up a second batch of liquid partway through because it was dry. N x. Thanks a million for sharing + merry xmas , Thanks Tex! IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON BY LEAVING A COMMENT AND RATING BELOW AND DONT FORGET TO SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ALL MY NEW RECIPES BY EMAIL! Heres what makes 12-hour lamb that much more special: Lower temp = more succulent meat Tough cuts like lamb shoulder need slow-cooking to tenderise them. Ill do the sides. 0/6 Instructions. Next time maybe less wine and talking while cooking as I forgot to add water and crisp up the lamb after 3 hrs. Viviana, if you dont want to use the extra drippings/juices from the pan to turn into a gravy/sauce, you can simply strain them, cool them down and freeze (a ziplock bag will do) to use in a future braise (for example braised potatoes or lamb shanks). Sign up to recieve updates on my latest recipes, tips and reccomendations straight to your inbox! Add vinegar and water to the dish, cover with foil and bake for 2 hours. Serve alongside the lamb with a spoon.This roast lamb goes great with my Greek lemon potatoes, a simply garden salad or my crispy Greek Salad! Put vegetables in the bowl of a 4.5L slow cooker and sit lamb on top. STEP 2 Heat a flameproof casserole dish and sear the lamb all over until well browned. Put the onions and carrots in the slow cooker. Thicken with cornflour Make a cornflour slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon of cornflour with 1/4 cup of water. Hi Nagi, 1 garlic bulb, skin on, cloves separated and bruised, 2.5kg lamb forequarter, cut into 10 pieces (ask your butcher), 6 large, waxy, yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into 34cm wedges, 1 large onion, skin on, cut into 8 wedges, 200ml water or beer (use water for gluten-free). Bake for 30minutes. Bake for 30minutes. Make sure you have a big enough pot before you buy the lamb! Add pearl onions (or shallots) to the bottom of a large slow cooker (crock pot). Hi, Kathryn, you can take the potatoes out using a slotted spoon and add them back after the lamb has cooked. This may sound like a long time but its absolutely worth the wait! Nick Makrides is an ex Navy (for 7 weeks before I realised it was a major mistake), graphic designer and pastry chef. When you want to serve it, simply let defrost in the fridge, then reheat as described above. Garlic cloves make sure theyre peeled before adding to the lamb. So we want the sauce to run more readily so it coats the meat more thinly than gravy (in, say, the 3-hour lamb shoulder). Theres no discussion l, I wanted to share a flaky Butter Pie Crust recipe, Its finally here! 3. Lamb kleftiko is a classic slow cooked Greek lamb dish made with simple ingredients. (See photo in post and video, Stuff bits of rosemary and garlic slivers into the holes (chopstick helpful!). Pour water into pan. I grew up with these recipes. This authentic slow cooked Greek lamb recipe (kleftiko!) It will cost $100! Hi there. Required fields are marked *. If you have too much liquid in the pan after you remove the potatoes, you can always remove a bit, no problem. This also leaves room for further oven time if needed, if the lamb flesh was not quite fall-apart. Looking forward to making this. Its pretty awesome and nobody on the receiving end is going to complain. Me: How about a slow cookedlamb shoulder? Take out of the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice, wine and beef stock. Potatoes: Waxy potatoes such as Kipfler, Dutch Cream or Nadine are best so that they dont turn to mush. At my grandmothers house it always made an appearance on holidays, especially Easter. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the peppercorns, then add the garlic and bruise well, skin and all. Absolutely, slow roasted boneless leg of lamb can be prepared with this exact recipe. Otherwise the steps are very similar to oven roasting. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C / 350F and bake for 2 hours. You know what though? Hi Linda! Grind salt, garlic, rosemary and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle to a rough paste. I am making this recipe tomorrow in a smaller scale for 2 people. Im going to attempt to make it for Christmas but it looks great and the extra tips and explanations are very helpful, wish me luck! But this is not the kind of roast where you want the fan on. Pan Seared Lamb Chops. 3. Perfect of course when you want to speed up the cooking process but still get fall-apart tender lamb. Heat the oil in a large, cast-iron casserole pan over medium heat. You can adjust, add or leave out any spices you like. This is a dryish braise, or a wettish roast either way, the result is a richly sticky and intensely flavoured dish, scented with oregano and bay, with plenty of lemon brightening and slicing through the richness. If you like you can pop the meal under the grill (US broiler) for 5 minutes for a bit of colour and crisp! Use a thin, sharp knife to make 12 incisions in the lamb, deep as you can but without piercing through the bottom of the lamb. I bought a bigger size of meat, and 3hrs was far from enough. Leftovers also make great Greek pitas and/or pies! Hi, Nicola, I would use the pan liquids (strain first) as the basis for a gravy. No need for fancy sides! How do you adjust for bigger cuts. Salt I used fine salt, but sea salt flakes works too. An affordable version of a Le Creuset cast iron pot is perfect. 4. Karen shows you the easy way to please a crowd with her Greek inspired lamb shoulder. Cover with a large piece of baking paper and then aluminium foil. You may disregard the temperature. Originally published February 2015, updated with new photos, new commentary and video - AND Life of Dozer added! Brown 45 minutes Pop the lamb in the oven for 45 minutes, uncovered. We love this dish and have made it 3 times (twice on Christmas Day). This is so helpful to hear the recipe worked well with lamb shanks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My name is Nick Makrides and I'm just so excited to share my recipes with you. I did put about a cup of red wine in the bottom of the pan as well. ), grilled bread drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins (Low Sugar Recipe), Easy Magic Lemon Pudding (5 ingredients, no eggs), The BEST Crispy Halloumi Fries (+ Air Fryer Option), The very best crustless quiche (impossible quiche! Feel free to reduce the lemon juice you toss the potatoes in or eliminate it altogether. Am so glad I went ahead and purchased two, rather than just the one. Its pictured above with Greek Lemon Potatoes, which are a perfect match for this Mediterranean-style lamb. Technically this is a kind of jus as opposed to a gravy, because its made from a reduction of meat juices rather than pan scrapings. Don't be intimidated, it's simple and no more difficult to make than gravy! and rosemary Timeless companions to lamb! Add lamb and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned all over. this super 3-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder. Add enough stock or water to cover the potatoes just over halfway. Squeeze over the juice of half the lemon. A lamb leg is classic. For a luxe option, add a side of Duck Fat Potatoes, the crunchiest roast potatoes you will ever have in your life. 2 hungry females and there is only a small portion left!! Half to rub over the outside of the lamb. For now, let me show you how to make the sauce Lamb Jus! The dish will be amazing whichever you use! My recipe is for around a 1kilo lamb leg so you can just follow the recipe as it is and it should turn out great! Has anyone tried adding black olives? Cover with lid or tightly with a double layer of foil. Hi, Ruann, these are in relation to the rubbing mixture for the lamb shoulder roast. 4.5 lbs (2kg) lamb shoulder roast, with or without bone 4 - 6 whole garlic cloves 1 large spring fresh rosemary salt pepper Instructions Slow cooker cooking instructions: Peel the garlic cloves and cut into large chunky long slivers. Youve taught me how to cook!! Season to taste with salt and pepper, strain into bowl being sure to squeeze all juices out of garlic etc, then transfer into gravy jug. Instant Pot Greek lamb is a thing, too. This entirely hands-off, easy cooking method yields superior results with the bonus that it reheats 100% perfectly and you can cook up to 4 shoulders at once. Make sure the lamb is piping hot before serving. We want all of it to stay locked in! But if youre trying this on a lower temp and getting the same results Id double check your oven settings or add even more liquid! Here are 11 really easy desserts (6 ingredients or less!). 5. The lid is the grills lid, it must be closed to simulate oven, I believe you are confusing it with the foil. I made this before and it was delicious! Can you drain the juices before the meat is fully cooked? There are many devoted fans of this super 3-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, stuffed with garlic and rosemary. Add the stock gradually and stir to combine. Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. I truly do believe this to be the best way to roast a lamb, for the most superior results. You may baste the lamb shoulder occasionally with the drippings from the pan. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. It makes sense because the cooking time for a shank is similar. It will turn out delicious either way! 2. Im not doinga lamb leg from Coles! Sprinkle over 3 tbsp of cornflour. Thanks so much for an easy and wonderful addition to my lamb repertoire. After 10-15 minutes lower the heat to 300 F and loosely tent the roasting pan with foil. No risk of a dry pan burning! And Ive shared a fair few of roast lamb recipes in my time, just look below! How to keep it warm during service If you are planning to serve the lamb buffet-style where people take time to serve themselves, its best to serve the lamb inside a slow cooker on warm mode. Press in a small sprig of rosemary and a slice of a garlic clove into each hole. Stir well and rub evenly over the lamb shoulder. I like to add tomatoes, red pepper and red onions! Let's stay updated! Low and slow roasting is the traditional method for roasting a Greek Lamb shoulder and yields far better results than a short stint in high temperature oven (better suited for boneless lamb leg). Fall-apart meat and LOTS of liquid! I am visually impaired so dont always read a complete post all the way through. Hope you love it! Craft Beering | DISCLOSURES & PRIVACY POLICY, Boneless Leg of Lamb: 100% Grass-Fed | Shop D'Artagnan, Lamb Shoulder: Bone-In, 100% Grass Fed | Shop D'Artagnan. As I mentioned right at the beginning, some of the reasons this has become my go-to centrepiece for a a group menu is because: Its easy to scale up (up to 4 shoulders in one oven), It can be made ahead the night before, and reheats 100% perfectly. So yummy. academy of western music; mucinex loss of taste and smell; william fuld ouija board worth. What to serve it with? Try doubling all the ingredients and slow roasting for a little over 5 hours. But Im sure people with a more refined palate than me can probably taste the difference between marinating, and not. Method STEP 1 Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and sit a shelf as low as possible. There are vegetables, Salads, Potatoes, Pasta, Rice and more, so take your time to choose from the delicious ideas. In Melbourne, see the Little Creek Cattle Company. Great question! 4. Add olive oil and oregano to the paste and mix well. No worries if its a little smaller or larger! The pops of sweetness from the dates add yet another dimension. Hi, if youre doing 4 shoulders (2 pans) do you pour half water in each panor is it all required water in each pan? Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat. If it is bone-in you would rub it all over and place it over the potatoes. Leslie, it would probably need an extra 90 to 120 minutes on low (300 F) if not a bit longer. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C / 350F and bake for 2 hours. Are your temperatures using a fan forced over or no fan? Garlic: Youll use a whole head of garlic! Slow- roasted lamb shoulder with lemon & rosemary marinade 1 x 2kg lamb shoulder (bone in) 1 quantity of garlic, lemon & rosemary marinade Roasted vegetables and green beans to serve. While the paste rubbed over the lamb can take on extra lemon juice, the potatoes can occasionally taste too lemony for some people. . Hi Laura! Trim any excess fat, but leave a good amount of fat cap on top. Then put the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker, placing the lamb on top as you would if cooking in a pot. Serve it up with cucumber and yoghurt salad and spend more time at the table and less time in the kitchen this Easter. Simply thaw for 1 hour then add to a frypan with about 1/2 cup of beef stock. Greeks tend to cook lamb until it is fall apart tender and this is especially true of the shoulder cut. The meat is slow cooked until it falls off the bone - there is NEVER anything left! Hello! Typically there is less fat on it than on a shoulder, so the fat will render a bit faster, watch it closely towards the second half of the 300 F roasting. With rosemary and garlic stuffed into incisions, it infuses this lamb roast with the most incredible flavour as well as adding a subtle perfume to the lamb gravy. But after my first bite of melt-in-the-mouth slow roasted lamb during my years in Greece, I was hooked! Serve alongside the lamb with a spoon. But for the most succulent roast lamb of your life, slow-roast it for 12 hours in the oven overnight. 3. Return the lamb to the pan. Add wine and broth, then add the spiced lamb on top. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it is just before your desired consistency (it will thicken a bit as it cools), then remove from the stove. If serving at a lunch Roast the shoulder(s) overnight. We prefer the second option. Then follow the recipe as for the oven version, but slow cook on low for 9 hours. The lemon acidity cuts through the richness and brightens every bite. Then you place it on top of potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables, and add more lemon and a little water. Shoulder comes in all sorts of sizes depending on the size/age of lamb! Time it to suit your sleep schedule! 2. Required fields are marked *. Since the oven temperature is low, you honestly cant go wrong! And there will always be a place in my life for a 3-hour lamb, something speedy you can pop in the oven on a lazy Sunday afternoon for supper that night. Seal with the casserole lid and transfer to the oven. See? On the other hand, because lamb shoulder is a juicier cut,its incredibly forgiving so if its in the oven for too long, its still going to be gloriously juicy. They are typically around 1.3 1.6kg (young lambs with more tender flesh) but sometimes you will find them as large as 2kg+ which are still terrific, but the flesh is a wee bit less tender (because they are older animals). See picture #1/Step 1 prep the potatoes in body of post. It is all about very tender meat, permeated by flavor. This sauce is not thickened with flour, it is lemony, herby and garlicky so it cuts through the richness of the lamb. Make the jus. Preheat the oven to 170C fan-forced (190C conventional). Prepping ahead of time is key, but what youre left with is slow roasted, fall off the bone lamb that is packed full of yummy Greek flavors. Choose the method that best fits into your day! Is it a boneless leg of lamb? Thats so strange, the only thing I can put it down to is perhaps your oven runs hotter than others. Easy, no carving, and help-yourself serving! Place in the oven, and TURN DOWN to 180C/350F (160C fan). Red onion you could add white if you like but red ones are sweeter. (Therefore I was running late ). Then, uncover and bake for a final 2hours. If this is the case where you live ask your local butcher to get exactly what you need or shop online we recommend DArtagnan (affiliate links below in the recipe card). Ive already given you a few reasons to love this amazing classic Greek dish. Spiced lamb meatball traybake with chickpeas and sumac feta, Join us for a grand night out at Sydney's The Charles Grand Brasserie, Buy the Good Food Guide 2023 magazines now, Give the gift of Good Food with a restaurant gift card. Lamb is a special treat for us. Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog recipes! More on this trip in the Postcards from Tasmania section in this newsletter from when I took the trip. Next time you cook a leg of lamb, slow roast it like the Greeks! Place the onion, halved garlic bulb and rosemary in the base of a roasting pan. why was waylon jennings buried in mesa az; chop pediatric residency For the potatoes, if you choose to make them, oregano is traditional. This is because it looks and pours more elegantly than a more viscous gravy. Slow cook the lamb for an all-in-one meal with the most delicious lemon garlic potatoes and vegetables. Also you can use the pan liquids to baste the lamb every time you check on it for tenderness. Garlic, wine, paprika, thyme, rosemary and the sweetness of red onion! If you do not have enough (about 1 cup or a bit more or pan liquids) supplement with chicken stock and add a knob of butter. You can really only do this with rosemary because the sprigs are stiff enough to stick into the holes. Bring the lamb shoulder to room temperature. Nagi I love you! Make sure you pat down the lamb so that its dry. IM the Roast Queen, remember? The foil gets lifted after about an hour whether you use an oven or simulate one with the grill. Keep the chunks on the larger side 2 inches/5cm square or even larger. Brother: If were gonna do a roast, we should do it right. Easy to scale up Make 2 at the same time in one pan, or 4 across 2 pans! Use a sharp knife to cut slits all around the lamb. In the ingredients, it says to use only rosemary but in the description you mentioned rosemary and oregano, or thyme and mint. You can browse their classes and choose the one you like the sound of best. After 12-hours with the lamb, this is flavour-packed liquid gold! Many thanks. Hi, Annie, Simply omit the steps involving potatoes. Sprinkle half the spices on each size of the lamb. Also, this goes really well with my Greek lemon potatoes! It has more flavour and its far juicier. Step 1: Throw the potato chunks and veggies into the pot. I would bring to simmer in a sauce pan, mix in 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard for depth of flavor and if needed season with S&P and add just a squeeze of lemon juice. A leg of lamb: To serve around 6 people, I recommend a roughly 2 pound (1 kilo) leg of lamb with the bone in. Because the long and slow cook time means the lamb is essentially marinating as it cooks, in my opinion. Regular oven, with fan assisted choose the adjust temperature feature or set for 25 degrees F lower (typically what oven manufacturers recommend). Pick out the lamb and arrange on a large, heavy roasting tray, then follow with the potato and onion, distributing evenly. 4. You can! 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