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Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions

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Whole roasted lamb shoulder stabbed with a slicing knife on amber ceramic plate on blue and white concrete tile surface.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

At Maydān the lamb shoulder is cooked sous vide until meltingly tender and then finished in the hearth until crisp and golden brown. We adapted their recipe for the oven to similar effect.

Ingredient Info

Sumac can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

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