Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Shallots and White Wine
Ingredients
Lamb
- 1 (6- to 7-pound) bone-in lamb shoulder, or 1 (4- to 5-pound) boneless lamb shoulder, tied
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 6 large shallots, halved lengthwise
- 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
- 2 large celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 large garlic head, halved crosswise
- 1 bunch thyme sprigs
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon wildflower honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 (3-inch-long) orange peel strips
Lemon-Oregano Gremolata
- 1/2 cup packed, finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 large garlic clove, grated