HARISSA DATE LAMB SHOULDER

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lamb shoulder
  • 3 Tbsp harissa
  • 4 Tbsp silan
  • 3 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed
  • 1 cup room temp water

Cooking steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°c (350°f) and light grease a rimmed baking dish large enough to fit the lamb. Place lamb inside and use a sharp knife to score the lamb shoulder 1/4 inch deep. In a bowl combine harissa, silan and vinegar. Pour over the lamb and rub all over making sure to get the marinade into the slits and underneath! Add garlic into the slits. Sprinkle rosemary. Pour water into the pan. Cover lamb with parchment paper and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours. Remove. It should be done at this point. If your lamb is not crispy raise oven temp to 200°c (400f) put it back for 25 minutes to crisp up. Spoon the juices over ot as soon it’s done cooking. Serve and enjoy!