A whole lamb shoulder marinates with garlic, yogurt, tomato paste, and spices before slow roasting into a tender Mardin feast dish.
35 min prep 150 min cook 240 min rest
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Make small incisions on the top of the lamb shoulder and insert the garlic cloves.
Mix yogurt, tomato paste, olive oil, cumin, allspice, black pepper and salt.
Cover the meat with marinade and let it rest in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Put the meat in the baking dish, add hot water and cover it.
Roast the lamb shoulder for 2 hours covered, then 30 minutes uncovered.
Let the meat rest for 15 minutes and serve until it separates into fibers.
💡 Tip: Poking the meat in several places and inserting garlic helps the marinade penetrate into areas close to the bone.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pilaf, almond rice and tzatziki.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~650
kcal calories
46
g protein
18
g carbs
44
g fat
2.2g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
1574.8mg
Sodium
2g
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
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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