Lamb Shoulder

Method

• 1)

  Prepare you lamb shoulder by shaving off excess fat.

• 2)

  Next, make a few slits and insert the garlic cloves.

• 3)

  Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and apply carefully to the whole meat.

• 4)

  Marinate for 3-5 hrs (up to overnight).

• 5)

  When ready to roast, place in a baking tray, on a rack.

• 6)

  In the tray, place 2 small potatoes, 2 small carrots, 1 whole head of garlic, split in half, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 large onion, quartered and 3 bay leaves.

• 7)

  Add 1/4 cup orange blossom and 1/4 cup rose water. You can add more to cover the bottom of the pan.

• 8)

  Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven at 200C for 1h30.

• 9)

  Remove the vegetables half way through and blend to make a gravy sauce. Thin with water to desired consistency.

• 10)

  Then reduce temp to 150C and roast for another 2.5 hrs.

• 11)

  Serve with rice.