A classic Turkish roast where lamb shoulder cooks low and slow with garlic and rosemary until it turns tender enough to fall apart.
20 min prep 195 min cook 42 min rest
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Rub the lamb shoulder with olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Rest the meat at room temperature for 30 minutes, so it does not enter the oven cold and tighten.
Place the meat in a baking dish, add the water and rosemary, and cover tightly.
Bake covered at 160°C for 3 hours.
Uncover and bake for 15 minutes, until the top browns.
Rest the meat for 12 minutes, then pull it apart into strands to serve.
Do not cut the strands, pull them apart so the tandir texture does not look dry.
💡 Tip: Cover the meat tightly with baking paper and foil, so it cooks slowly in its own juices.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with stuffed rice and roasted peppers.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
38
g protein
1
g carbs
45
g fat
0g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
1164.9mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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