Pan Roasted Lamb with Juniper Berries

An old recipe from Lombardy. Lamb is slow-cooked without browning, alongside vegetables and juniper berries, developing a rich, mellow flavor.

Pan Roasted Lamb with Juniper Berries

An old recipe from Lombardy. Lamb is slow-cooked without browning, alongside vegetables and juniper berries, developing a rich, mellow flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 minutes mins

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut up
• 1 tablespoon chopped carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped celery
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed
• Rosemary

Method

 

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a pot (no oil/butter!).
2. Cover and cook on medium-low for 2 hours.
3. Set cover ajar, cook 1.5 hours more.
4. Uncover to reduce liquid if needed.
5. Spoon off fat.
6. Serve.

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