Tender Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder Glazed with Rosemary, Garlic, and Honey
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Tender Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder Glazed with Rosemary, Garlic, and Honey. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this succulent dish features a melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder bathed in a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes to perfection. The aromatic combination of fresh rosemary and garlic fills your kitchen with warmth, inviting everyone to join around the table. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also yields delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2–1.4 kg (about 3 lbs) lamb shoulder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 sprigs rosemary
- 6–8 cloves garlic
- 2/3 cup apple vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Chop rosemary needles finely and slice garlic cloves lengthwise.
- Score the lamb shoulder's surface deeply and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chopped rosemary, and tuck in garlic pieces.
- In a deep roasting pan, mix water and apple vinegar; place the lamb in the pan meat-side up and cover tightly with foil.
- Roast for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Remove foil, drizzle honey over the lamb, and roast uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 170g cooked lamb shoulder
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg