Paletilla de cordero griega asada a fuego lento con patatas asadas

Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Shoulder with Roasting Pan Potatoes
6-8
15 minutes
This recipe feels like something you'd proudly serve to friends, yet it is simple enough for any weekend cook. Everything roasts together in one pan, so you get a full meal with very little effort.
Ingredients
Lamb
- 1 lamb shoulder about 5.2 pounds
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the Potatoes and Pan
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, cut into halves or thick wedges
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 carrots cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup chicken stock or dry white wine
- 3 or 4 lemon wedges
- Extra splash of stock for halfway through the cook
Featured Products
- Provisions Large Nonstick Roaster
- OvenBond Half Sheet Pan
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 300 F.
- Pat the lamb dry. Make small cuts all over the surface and tuck in the garlic slices.
- In a small bowl, mix the oregano, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil into a paste. Rub the mixture all over the lamb.
- Place the potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf and lemon wedges in a large roasting pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour the stock or wine into the pan.
- Set the lamb directly on top of the vegetables.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil.
- Roast for 3 to 3 ½ hours, basting once or twice.
- If the pan looks dry at the halfway point, add a splash of stock around the edges.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 F, remove the foil and roast uncovered for about 20 minutes until the lamb is browned and the potatoes are crisp.
To Finish
- Let the lamb rest for 20 minutes before carving. Use a sharp knife to slice the lamb against the grain for the most tender pieces.
- Strain any juices from the pan into a small pot, reduce briefly and brighten with a squeeze of lemon. Spoon the sauce over the lamb and potatoes when serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a Greek salad, crusty bread or roasted seasonal vegetables. Spoon the lemony pan sauce over everything.
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or pita wraps with tzatziki.