Slow-roasted maple and bourbon lamb shoulder

This slow-roasted lamb shoulder is an absolute must-try for Easter lunch. Marinated in maple syrup and bourbon, it’s tender and delicious.

Slow-roasted maple and bourbon lamb shoulder with zucchini ribbons and salad leaves

Serves

6

Prep

15m

Note: + 15 mins resting time

Cooking

3h 30m

Ingredients

  • 1 brown onion, cut into wedges
  • 2kg Coles Australian Lamb Shoulder Roast Bone In
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) bourbon or beef stock
  • 1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar
  • 1 tbs Coles Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Method

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 150°C. Arrange the onion in a roasting pan. Top with lamb.

STEP 2

Combine the maple syrup, bourbon or stock, sugar, mustard, combined paprika, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Brush half the maple mixture over the lamb. Cover tightly with foil. Roast for 3 hours or until the lamb is falling off the bone.

STEP 3

Increase oven to 200°C. Uncover the lamb. Brush with remaining maple mixture. Roast for a further 20-30 mins or until lamb is caramelised. Loosely cover with foil and set aside for 15 mins to rest. Transfer to a serving platter.

Serve with chargrilled zucchini ribbons, mint leaves, rocket leaves and lemon wedges

Flavour hit

For a more intense flavour, marinate the lamb in the maple syrup mixture in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking.   

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