Herb-Braised Lamb Shoulder Roast

Pesach is my favorite holiday to cook for! I dream about delicious, braised Pesach dishes. This lamb shoulder is so easy to make. The aromas of herbs, garlic, and citrus fill the kitchen with such goodness, and the creaminess of the parsnip mash complements the lamb. Enjoy this recipe for a holiday feast.

5h 12-14
Easy Gluten Free No Refined Sugar Passover Meat

Directions

Prepare the Herb-Braised Lamb Shoulder Roast

  1. Trim all excess fat off the lamb for a leaner braise. Combine the garlic, rosemary, oil, salt, and pepper and rub all over the lamb. Marinate overnight. Remove the lamb from the marinade one hour prior to searing.

  2. Sear the marinated lamb in a large braising pan. Brown on all sides. Remove lamb from the pan and add onions, shallots, and carrots and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine and add the remaining ingredients. Place the lamb back in the pan and double cover with aluminum foil.

  4. Braise at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) for three and a half to four hours, until fork-tender.

  5. Cool and skim the grease off the liquid.

Prepare the Parsnip Mashed Potatoes

  1. Bring the parsnips to a boil in salted water. Add potatoes, garlic, thyme, parsley, and two tablespoons olive oil and cook until soft.

  2. Drain all liquid well. Then mash, add remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

To Serve

  1. Pull the lamb and plate over a spoonful of parsnip mashed potatoes. Top

    with vegetables.

Credits

Description:
Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

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1 Comment

Leah •

Can the lamb be substituted with a more affordable type of beef?