Slow Roasted Lamb Shawarma

Ali Segersten (author) Nov 04, 2023
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Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Wait Time
8 hours
Cook Time
3 hours
Servings
6

This easy slow-roasted leg of lamb recipe is bursting with flavor and full of anti-inflammatory spices. Serve it as a holiday main dish, or meal prep this recipe to have easy-to-digest meat on hand for simple meals throughout the week. Leftover lamb can be warmed and added to romaine lettuce leaves with chopped cucumber, onion, and a lemon-tahini dressing for a nutrient-dense, high-protein lunch. I use a cast iron braiser to slow-roast meat. The heavy, tight-fitting lid creates a seal on the pot, not allowing liquid to escape. If you don't have a Cast Iron Dutch Oven or Cast Iron Braiser, then you'll want to use a casserole dish with a lid or foil and add about a cup of water to the bottom of the pan before cooking. 

Ingredients
3½ pounds boneless leg of lamb
1 large onions

Shawarma Spice Rub

2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoons turmeric powder
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons ground sumac
1½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil