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Recipes

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder,
Creamy Polenta and
Almond Basil Pesto

Serves: 4

Ingredients
• 1 - 2 lb lamb shoulder roast, tied
• Salt and Pepper to season
• 1 cup Vita Sana Instant Polenta (ignore the box’s directions)
• 2 cups Water
• 1½ cups Milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 Garlic clove, smashed
• 2 cups mint leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving

Method
1. Season the lamb roast generously with salt and pepper, wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Bring the roast to room temperature before cooking.

2. In a food processor, pulse the almonds with the garlic until finely chopped. Add the mint leaves, cheese and 3/4 cup of the oil and process until smooth. Season the pesto with salt to taste.

3. Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add the roast and sear over high heat, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the roast to a large roasting pan and spread half of the pesto over it. Cover tightly with foil and roast for about 2 hours. Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 425°F and roast for 30 minutes longer, until browned on top and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the roast registers 170°F. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

4. Bring water and milk to a boil. Pour Vita instant Polenta in a steady stream, stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cheese.

5. Remove the strings and carve the roast into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with the remaining pesto and lemon wedges.

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