Tender Braised Lamb Shoulder Slow Cooker

Slow cooker recipes, especially for meat, are an absolute must-try. With the right preparation and ingredients, you can have a delicious dish that will satisfy your tastebuds. This recipe is for a delicious and tender braised lamb shoulder slow cooker. It's a great dish for dinner parties, or just to enjoy with family and friends.

Ingredients

You will need:

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2-3 pounds of lamb shoulder, trimmed of any excess fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of chicken stock
1 cup of dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon of honey
2 bay leaves

Instructions

Preparing the Lamb

Start by preparing the lamb. Place the lamb shoulder into a large bowl and season with the garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and kosher salt. Toss the lamb to evenly coat in the spices.

Cooking the Lamb

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shoulder for about 5 minutes per side, or until the lamb is golden brown. Transfer the lamb shoulder to the slow cooker.

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken stock, red wine, tomato paste, honey, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour the mixture over the lamb shoulder in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falls apart with a fork.

Serving the Lamb

Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Discard the bay leaves and any excess fat. Serve the lamb with your favorite sides and enjoy.

Nutrition

One serving of this braised lamb shoulder slow cooker contains approximately 500 calories, 25 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 35 grams of protein. It is a great source of protein and iron, and is low in saturated fat. This dish is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.