How long should I cook boned shoulder of Lamb?
I have 794g of lamb shoulder. It is boned (can you buy it with a bone in??). How long should I cook it?
I have Delia's Complete Cooking Course, which suggests cooking for 30 minutes at 230C plus 30 degrees at 180C per pound (450G); about 1hr 20 minutes.
Delia Online just says 30 minutes per pound at 190C.
Which would people recommend?
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If boned ensure the joint is tied tightly with cooking twine, trim the fat so that it is uniform all around and lightly score. Brown all external surfaces on a hot pan/skillet. Remove and season as desired. Place on a rack in a roasting tray in 160c preheated oven for 2-3 hours, basting occassionally. Check internal temperature of joint, 60c is juicy! Remove and rest for 20 mins before carving.
Shoulder is a tough cut. I think you will probably find it a bit chewy if you've cooked it at 190ºC for 52 minutes. In future, preheat the oven to maximum, place the lamb in a roasting tin, cover the tin with foil, put the tin in the oven, then immediately turn the oven down to 150ºC, and leave it for 4 hours. After that time, take it out of the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes or so. The lamb will melt in your mouth.
And yes, you can buy a bone-in shoulder at just about any supermarket, and they are usually tastier. Cook it as above and you will just be able to pull the bone out of the meat.
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