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Home » Recipe » Hoof & Feather » Lamb » Moroccan Inspired Slow-Cooked Lamb

Moroccan Inspired Slow-Cooked Lamb

Published on January 15, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia 6 Comments
Last Updated on July 18, 2014

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This recipe is based on one I found on the Epicurious website, but with adjusted (increased!) spice quantities and cooked in a slow cooker instead of the oven. It’s one of my favourite ways to cook lamb as the sauce is rich and flavoursome and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. That and the fact it uses store-cupboard ingredients so it’s excellent for when the supply of fresh fruit & veg is low (ie: when the winter gales come and our ferry service is disrupted). You can cube the lamb, if you prefer, but I often just leave it whole as it’s less work for me! Serve with plenty of couscous and homemade na’an bread. A perfect winter warming dish.

Moroccan-Inspired Slow Cooked Shetland Lamb
by Elizabeth 
A warming, comforting slow cooked meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Shetland lamb or shoulder (large)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, chopped finely
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 250 ml chicken stock
  • 400 gram tin chickpeas
  • 180 grams dried apricots
  • 400 gram tin plum tomatoes
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon zest, packed
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
1. Toast cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in a dry pan. Powder in a mortar and pestle.
2. Combine powdered spices with the salt, cayenne and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Add the lamb and toss to coat. Rub spices into the meat using your fingertips.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear lamb on all sides. Transfer lamb to the slow cooker.
6. Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Add onion, tomato puree and any remaining spice mixture left in the bowl.
7. Reduce heat to medium and saute the onion until soft, around 5 minutes.
8. Add the chicken stock, chickpeas, apricots, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, ginger and lemon zest and bring to the boil.
9. Scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan and pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
10. Cook on a low heat for 7-10 hours.
11. When cooked, transfer lamb to a serving dish and sprinkle with coriander leaves.
Details

Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 10 hour Total time: 10 hour 30 mins Yield: Serves 4-6

Filed Under: Lamb, Recipe

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Comments

  1. The Sane Mum says

    May 18, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    I’ve loved the slow cooker over the past few weeks! I’ve made a lot of pork, it will be great to add some variety and cook lamb soon! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Rahela says

    November 24, 2014 at 12:39 am

    Perfect for these cold days

    Reply
  3. Heather Haigh says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Ooh, that looks gorgeous. I think there’s something celebratory about a whole leg of lamb – maybe I associate it with Easter growint up or something – and that looks fabulous in it’s bed of spiced chickpeas – oh yes – this is another one to come back to – as soon as my local farm shop’s offer of the week is leg of lamb. mmmmmmmm

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I know what you mean Heather. It’s almost primal 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maura says

    April 27, 2014 at 10:12 am

    HI,
    Only found your site a few weeks ago and love it and have a real interest now in all things Shetland.

    Thought I’d let you know that I made this (using your recipe for Chicken stock with apple cider vinegar) last week for Easter Sunday and it was also my Hubsand’s birthday, it went down a real treat, so tasty, ….. have to decide what to try next.
    Cheers
    Maura

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    • Elizabeth says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:05 am

      I’m so glad you liked it! This is one of our favourite dishes too 🙂 Thank you for leaving such lovely feedback, and happy cooking!

      Reply

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