Jun 09 2026
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Side Pulled Lamb Recipe

Inspired by The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO
Time3h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lamb

    Remove any excess fat from the lamb shoulder and cut it into large chunks.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and finely chop the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery into even-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Lamb

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chunks and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the lamb and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 5

    Deglaze the Pot

    Pour in the red wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Stock and Seasoning

    Return the lamb to the pot, then add the beef or lamb stock, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  5. 7

    Slow Cook the Lamb

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Serving

  1. 8

    Pull the Lamb

    Once cooked, remove the lamb from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Return the pulled lamb to the pot to mix with the juices, or serve it separately with the cooking liquid. Enjoy your side pulled lamb with your choice of side dishes.

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