How To Make Braised Shoulder Of Lamb

Use a lidded dish or pan that you can cook with both on the hob and in the oven.

1. Step 1:

   Trim any fat from the lamb and put it into a frying pan along with the bacon. Cook gently for 2–3 minutes without crisping the bacon.

2. Step 2:

   Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 3–4 minutes.

3. Step 3:

   Transfer the lot to the dish or pan you are using for the rest of the cooking and add the herbs and seasoning.

4. Step 4:

   Pour the stock or water over the meat and cover. Simmer gently for 1 hour.

5. Step 5:

   Take off the lid and place in a preheated oven at 200°C/gas mark 6 for another 45 minutes, or until the meat is brown on the top.

6. Step 6:

   Transfer the meat and vegetables to a warmed serving dish and pour the stock into a pan. Keep the meat and vegetables warm while reducing the stock, then pour over the meat to serve.