Braised Lamb Shoulder with Fennel and Orange
Tender braised lamb shoulder in a fragrant fennel-orange sauce
Warm spices and sweet citrus cling to every bite
Comforting, glossy, and ready to turn dinner into a feast
dinner ⏱ 330 min 650 kcal / portion 22.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- score the lamb shoulder
- coarsely crush coriander seeds
- mix the marinade ingredients
- rub the marinade all over the lamb
- place the fennel garlic onion chilli orange cinnamon bay leaf and rosemary in the baking dish
- pour in the chicken stock
- marinate refrigerated overnight or for at least 3 hours at room temperature
- preheat the oven to 160°C
- cover tightly with foil
- braise at 160°C for 4.5 hours until the lamb is tender and the vegetables have softened
- increase the heat to 200°C
- baste the lamb and return to the oven for 30 minutes basting every 10 minutes until nicely coloured
- cover with reserved foil and rest for 30 minutes
- mix the salsa ingredients and set aside
- rest and slice the salsa oranges
- prepare the serving platter and serve the lamb and vegetables with juices and salsa