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Honey and Mustard Recipe

Honey and Mustard Recipe
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4.9 from 28 reviews

This Oven-Baked Confit Lamb Shoulder recipe offers a tender, flavorful feast featuring garlic, honey, and mustard. Slow-cooked for hours to achieve melt-in-your-mouth texture, the lamb is infused with fresh herbs and finished with a caramelized glaze. Perfect for an elegant dinner or comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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For the Lamb:

  • 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) lamb shoulder, bone-in or boneless
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup chicken or lamb stock

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for slow roasting the lamb.
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Coat the Lamb: Rub the marinade all over the lamb shoulder, ensuring every surface is covered. Place the lamb into a roasting pan and pour the chicken or lamb stock around it to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  4. Cook the Lamb: Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices. The lamb should be very tender and easily pull apart with a fork when done.
  5. Optional Caramelization: Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and roast the lamb for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to caramelize the honey-mustard glaze, creating a beautiful, flavorful crust.
  6. Serve: Slice or shred the lamb shoulder, drizzle with the pan juices, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, use bone-in lamb shoulder.
  • Basting the lamb every hour helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  • The caramelization step is optional but adds a lovely crunchy glaze.
  • Leftover lamb can be used in sandwiches or salads.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking.

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Keywords: lamb shoulder recipe, oven-baked lamb, confit lamb, garlic honey mustard lamb, slow-cooked lamb, roasted lamb shoulder

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