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Slow-cooked lamb shoulder wrapped in foil

Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 5 hours
Marinate 8 hours
Total Time 13 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
For as long as I can remember, we've had lamb at home for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 kg lamb shoulder (in one piece)
  • 3 tbsp lamb spices
  • 5 tablespoons Magic Sauce
  • 3 tsp medium-hot mustard
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Salt

Instructions 

  • Wash the lamb shoulder with water, pat dry gently with kitchen paper, and set aside 
  • In a bowl, combine the Magic Sauce, the lamb seasoning mix, the mustard, and the lemon juice and mix well 
  • Now get the lamb shoulder and make incisions in one side of the lamb shoulder
  • Rub the lamb shoulder with salt on both sides (Caution! The Magic Sauce is already salted) 
  • Now bathe the lamb shoulder in the marinade, first making sure to get it well into the incisions, then spreading it all over all surfaces 
  • First, place two large layers of aluminum foil on top, then place two large layers of baking paper on top of that
  • Now place the marinated lamb shoulder on top and carefully wrap it first with the baking paper, then seal it well with the aluminum foil 
  • Store the package in the refrigerator overnight
  • The next day, it's best to let the package rest at room temperature for about 1 hour, then cook it slowly in a preheated oven at 120°C for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully remove the foil
  • Carefully remove the lamb shoulder from its jus, taking care that it does not fall apart 

Notes

Place on a platter and serve with your choice of side dishes! If desired, drizzle with some meat jus. The jus can also be used as a base for a delicious sauce. 
Bon appetite!
 
Course: Side dish, main course
Cuisine: African, world cuisine, Cameroonian
Keyword: African, African food, world cuisine, Cameroonian cuisine, West African cuisine