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Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shoulder

Posted on Jul 26th, 2023
by Stefano De Pieri
Categories:
  • Lamb Recipes
  • Main Course
Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shoulder

This hearty dish is a true taste of the Mediterranean, and it’s surprisingly simple to make!

The aromatic spices and garlic create a medley of flavors that will fill your kitchen with the most tempting scents. After a patient wait of 2.5 to 3 hours, the lamb becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, ready to be enjoyed with your favorite couscous or fregola.

Enjoy!

Braised Lamb with Mediterranean Flavours

Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shoulder

Stefano De Pieri
4.92 from 67 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lamb shoulder
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 2 carrots
  • 100 millilitres balsamic vinegar
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 small cans peeled tomatoes
  • chilli to taste
  • oil

Instructions
 

  • Debone the lamb shoulder and remove most of the fat.
  • Cut into 2cm by 2cm (1 x 1 inch) pieces.
  • Sear the meat in a hot fry pan and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the onion, celery and carrot, then add the meat and stir.
  • Add the vinegar and stir.
  • Add the spices and garlic and stir.
  • Season with salt, pepper and chilli and stir.
  • Pass the tomatoes through a mouli, then add them to the pot and stir.
  • Cook, partly covered with a lid, until the lamb is soft and tender.
  • This usually takes between 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • If the lamb begins to dry out, add a little bit of water as required.
  • Serve hot, with cous cous or fregola.

Notes

Braised Lamb with Mediterranean Flavours
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Stefano De Pieri

Stefano de Pieri was born in Treviso, near Venice. He migrated to Australia in 1974.  Stefano attended Sydney Road Community School in Brunswick and went on to Melbourne University. He graduated in Politics and Italian Studies. Stefano became actively involved in many community causes from the moment he came to Australia. He edited an Italian fortnightly newspaper called ‘Nuovo Paese’ through which he came into contact with many political and cultural identities. He dabbled with food – always his passion – in the early eighties, training for a little while in a professional environment, but finally chose a job in the Victorian Public Service. He became a private secretary to Minister Peter Spyker and then an advisor to a number of Ethnic Affairs Ministers. He married Donata Carrazza in 1991 and settled in Mildura at the same time. Together they have two children, Domenico and Claudia. Stefano set about to assist in the refurbishments of the Grand Hotel and to provide some leadership in the area of beverage and food preparation. He was impressed with local produce – and local  wine – but was frustrated by the lack of recognition of the district. He begun imagining a book that would  include his food memories from his native Veneto and the produce of Mildura. The book took the title of ‘A Gondola on the Murray’ and after a few rejections  from publishers it was accepted by ABC Enterprises, the publishing branch of the ABC. It was then turned  into the television series of the same name. Stefano’s restaurant in the Grand became the  recipient of many prestigious awards and continues  to attract the support of many patrons. Stefano and Donata continue a family tradition in  hospitality with the hope of providing variety and interest for residents and the many visitors who come to Mildura.

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