Name: Lamb with Preserved Lemons
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds boneless well-trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes; Coarse kosher salt; 2 medium onions, halved, sliced; 2 preserved lemons,* quartered; 1 large head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled (about 21); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, diced

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Lamb with Preserved LemonsElinor Carucci

Serve this hearty entrée with boiled potatoes and steamed carrots.

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Yield
Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless well-trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes

Coarse kosher salt

2 medium onions, halved, sliced

2 preserved lemons,* quartered

1 large head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled (about 21)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish

1 tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, diced

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Sprinkle lamb all over with coarse salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine onions, lemons, garlic, 3 tablespoons cilantro, and cumin seeds in processor. Blend to smooth puree. Add 2/3 cup water and blend again. Pour puree evenly over lamb. Stir briefly to coat lamb with puree. Scatter butter evenly over.
Step 2
Bake lamb, uncovered, until very tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl. Tilt baking dish and spoon off fat from surface of sauce. Return lamb to sauce; stir to blend. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill stew, uncovered, until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm, covered, in 350°F oven 30 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle lamb with additional chopped cilantro and serve.
Step 4
- Lemons soaked in salt and lemon juice for several weeks; available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets, and from igourmet.com.

TagsMiddle Eastern Lamb Shoulder Lamb Meat Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Garlic Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Make Ahead Easy Oven Bake Blender Bon Appétit

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