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Towering Double Lamb Leg & Shoulder Roast

A recipe from Israel.

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Towering Double Lamb Leg & Shoulder Roast

Nutrition (per serving)

1080Calories
92 gProtein
24 gCarbs
88 gFat
6 gSugar
2000 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 2 × 4–5 kg Lamb leg (whole, bone-in)
  • 2 × 4–5 kg Lamb shoulder (whole, bone-in)
  • 20 tbsp Olive oil
  • 40 cloves (sliced) Garlic
  • 20 large sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 16 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 16 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 10 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
  • 8 tbsp Cumin (ground)
  • 6 tbsp Sumac
  • 10–12 tbsp Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 8 kg (quartered, optional) Potatoes

Method

  1. Preheat oven 130°C (265°F). Use multiple large roasting pans.
  2. Make deep slits in all four cuts → insert garlic and rosemary/thyme.
  3. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, sumac, salt & pepper → rub heavily over every piece.
  4. Place in pan(s) → surround with potatoes if using → cover with heavy-duty foil.
  5. Roast 10–12 hours until all meat collapses from bone.
  6. Uncover last 90–120 min to crisp and brown (baste every 20 min).
  7. Rest 60 min → pull apart tableside on large platters → serve with juices, tahini, multiple salads, and bread.

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