Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions
Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Season lamb very generously with salt and pepper; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSeason lamb very generously with salt and pepper; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
Toast peppercorns and coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes; let cool.
Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; transfer to a small bowl.
Mix in paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, then rub all over lamb.
Chill uncovered at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Let lamb sit out on counter at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 275°F.
Transfer lamb to a roasting pan and pour in 3 cups water.
Cover tightly with foil and cook, turning lamb over and rotating pan halfway through, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 3–3 1/2 hours.
Remove lamb from oven and turn up heat to broil (or to highest heat if you have a drawer-style broiler).
Discard foil, transfer lamb to a cutting board, and pour off liquid in pan.
Return lamb to pan; roast, uncovered, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss onion, lemon juice, and sumac in a small bowl with your hands, squeezing onion a bit to soften.
Just before serving, toss mint, parsley, and a pinch of salt into onion mixture.
Serve lamb topped with onion salad.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.