Name: Lamb with Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Lamb Shoulder Roast: 3–4 pounds, provides tender, flavorful meat that benefits from slow roasting.; Fresh Figs: 12–14, halved, add natural sweetness and a luxurious texture.; Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons, helps with browning and adds richness.; Garlic Cloves: 4, minced, brings aromatic depth.; Fresh Rosemary: 3 sprigs, infuses the meat with an earthy, herbal note.; Honey: 2 tablespoons, enhances the figs’ sweetness and creates a glossy glaze.; Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, balances the sweetness with a touch of brightness.; Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon, adds warm spice that pairs beautifully with lamb and figs.; Salt: 1½ teaspoons, enhances all the flavors.; Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, adds gentle heat and complexity.

Description

Tender lamb shoulder roasted to perfection with sweet, jammy figs, fragrant rosemary, and warm cinnamon, finished with a luscious honey glaze for a dish that’s both rustic and elegant.

Ingredients

Lamb Shoulder Roast: 3–4 pounds, provides tender, flavorful meat that benefits from slow roasting.
Fresh Figs: 12–14, halved, add natural sweetness and a luxurious texture.
Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons, helps with browning and adds richness.
Garlic Cloves: 4, minced, brings aromatic depth.
Fresh Rosemary: 3 sprigs, infuses the meat with an earthy, herbal note.
Honey: 2 tablespoons, enhances the figs’ sweetness and creates a glossy glaze.
Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, balances the sweetness with a touch of brightness.
Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon, adds warm spice that pairs beautifully with lamb and figs.
Salt: 1½ teaspoons, enhances all the flavors.
Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, adds gentle heat and complexity.

Instructions

Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary leaves, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place the lamb in the roasting pan and rub generously with the prepared mixture. Scatter half the figs underneath.
Assemble the Dish: Arrange the remaining figs around and on top of the lamb.
Cook to Perfection: Roast for about 2½–3 hours, basting occasionally, until the meat is tender and reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium.
Finishing Touches: Transfer lamb and figs to a platter, then reduce the pan juices in a small saucepan until thickened.
Serve and Enjoy: Slice the lamb, drizzle with the fig glaze, and serve warm.

Notes

Baste the lamb every 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
If figs start to overcook, remove them halfway and return at the end.
Use a roasting rack to keep the lamb elevated and evenly cooked.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 420
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 105mg

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