Spiced Clementine & Cranberry Scotch Lamb Shoulder

Nutrition

Energy 259kcal
Fat 15g
Sat Fat 5.1g
Protein 19g
Salt 1.7g

Ingredients

Cooking Method

Method:

1
Toast the seeds from the cardamom pods, cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry frying pan for 3-4 minutes over a medium heat until they start to smell fragrant.
2
Crush the seeds in a pestle and mortar and add to a bowl with the dried mint, clementine zest and juice, garlic, honey, pomegranate molasses and olive oil. Mix well.
3
Place the onion rings in the bottom of a large roasting tray or casserole pot large enough to fit the lamb shoulder. Sit the meat on top of the onions and use a small sharp knife to make incisions all over the meat. Pour over the marinade and massage it into the meat. Leave to marinade in the fridge for at least two hours or ideally overnight. Remove the lamb from the fridge at least 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it to allow it to come up to room temperature.
4
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan. Pour the hot chicken stock into the bottom of the roasting tray or pot, cover the tray with several sheets of tin foil or a lid so it is really well sealed and place in the oven. Turn the temperature down to 170°C/150°C fan and slow cook for 6 hours, until the lamb is completely tender and falling apart, basting every now and then and always resealing the tray with foil. Alternatively, slow cook in a slow cooker on low for the same amount of time, basting occasionally.
5
Add all the ingredients for the mint and coriander sauce to a small food processor and whizz until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey or vinegar as desired.
6
Remove the lamb to a board to rest. Strain the cooking juices from the roasting tray into a large saucepan and reduce over a high heat for 5 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Add the cranberries, taste and correct the seasoning.
7
Serve the lamb on a large platter, drizzle over some of the gravy, spoon over some of the mint and coriander sauce, and top with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves if desired.

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