“Lamb is my absolute favourite meat! Funnyman makes the best lamb ribs, but when we are feeling fancy, I love to slow-cook a shoulder. The roasted tomatoes perfectly cut through the richness, and the gravy is easy to make. I make the gravy from the cooking juices and cooked down onions. Check out the Side Dishes section on this site for some ideas for additional accompaniments.” – Monya

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This is a fabulous Sunday lunch option that perfectly aligns with the principles of the keto diet. It marries rich flavours with low carbohydrate content, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a satisfying yet health-conscious meal.
 

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Lamb shoulder, when slow-cooked to tender perfection, boasts an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture. The keto diet emphasises high-fat and moderate protein intake, and lamb shoulder naturally fits this profile. Its succulent meat is rich in healthy fats while being relatively low in carbs, making it a prime choice for keto enthusiasts.
 
The roasted cherry tomatoes provide a burst of vibrant colour and a delightful contrast in texture. They are not only visually appealing but also low in carbohydrates, making them a smart accompaniment. Tomatoes also offer essential vitamins and antioxidants, adding a nutritious dimension to the dish.
 
This meal not only adheres to keto guidelines but also promises a culinary experience that is sure to delight both the body and the taste buds.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes dish, as well as all the Roasts and Lazy Sunday Cooking recipes on Fats of Life®.
 

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Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

A beautiful slow-cooked lamb shoulder that falls off the bone. Served with a thick, keto gravy and roasted, sweet cherry tomatoes, everything coming in at 7.7g carbs per serving. Will serve 6 guests.

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Course Main Dish

Cuisine General

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife
• universal measuring spoons
• self-basting roaster
• electric hand blender

Ingredients

• 2 onions, peeled and sliced
• 500 g (17.6 oz) warm beef stock
• 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) lamb shoulder, on the bone
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• several sprigs rosemary
• several sprigs thyme
• 1 TB olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 385 g (13.6 oz) organic cherry tomatoes
• 1 TB olive oil, additional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan oven). This is 180°C for conventional ovens (or 350°F / gas mark 4).
• Place the sliced onions into a roasting dish or casserole and pour in the beef stock. (The casserole you use must have a well-fitting lid.)
  
• Make small incisions with a sharp knife into several places all over the lamb. Insert the garlic slices into these incisions and insert little snipped rosemary tips and thyme in the incisions too. Any leftover garlic slices can be added to the onion mix in the casserole.
  
• Rub a tablespoon olive oil over the lamb and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the prepped lamb into the casserole on top of the onions.
  
• Cover the roasting dish with a well-fitting lid and place in the oven for 3 hours. Check on it every hour and spoon some of the juice over the lamb when you do.
• It will look like this after 1 hour:
  
• And like this after 2 hours.
  
• And like this after 3 hours.
  
• Remove the casserole from the oven. Gently place the lamb in a serving dish. Remove and discard any of the herbs sticking out from the holes – they have done their job. Cover the lamb and leave to rest and stay warm.
• Remove and discard any herbs you see from the onion mixture left in the casserole. Tip the entire mixture into a small pan and use a hand blender to blitz well.
  
• You will notice that the onions as well as all the rendered fat (emulsifying into the stock) will turn the sauce a light, creamy colour once you start blitzing.
  
• Once completely emulsified, heat the gravy over low-moderate heat, whisking occasionally.
  
• You will notice that the gravy becomes darker and thicker as it reduces.
  
• In the meantime, crank the oven up to max. Spread the tomatoes out on a tray and drizzle over a tablespoon olive oil.
  
• Roast in the hot oven for several minutes until you notice them bursting their skins.
• Serve the tomatoes with the cooked lamb, and once ready to eat, slide the meat from the bones and use two forks to break up the lovely, soft lamb flesh. (As the chef, its only fair you get to suck the marrow from the bones!) Serve with the gravy (which is so delicious and rich, it needs no other seasoning.)

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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook KETO KITCHEN.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                         425Kcal / 1778kJ
Fat                                 32g
Carbohydrates               7.7g
Protein                           27g

Allergens
Celery (found in store-bought stock - check label)

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See all the Lazy Sunday recipes on Fats of Life:

Roast Chicken with Cheesy Garlic Greens (Keto)

Slow-cooked Lamb with Rosemary Cauliflower Mash (Keto)

Slow cooked Lamb Shanks (Keto)

Lightly spiced Keto Pork Ribs

Roast Beef with Creamy Mustard Sauce (Keto)

Keto Yorkshire Puddings

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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