Cliantro Lime Slow Cooker Lamb

Total Time: 16 hrs Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning with cumin
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 (4 lb) bone in lamb shoulder
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth

Recipe

• 1 whisk first 6 ingredients together in a bowl to make the marinade.
• 2 use a knife to slice shallow cuts all over the lamb shoulder. place lamb shoulder in a bowl or reseal able plastic bag. pour the marinade over the top. turn the lamb shoulder in the marinade to coat completely, cover (or seal). refrigerate for 6 – 8 hours or overnight. reserve marinade.
• 3 after the lamb has marinated, heat a cast iron or other heavy bottom skillet over medium-high. sear the lamb to brown it on all sides.
• 4 lay the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. place the lamb on top with the fat side up. pour the beef broth and remaining marinade over the top. cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
• 5 once the lamb has cooked, remove it and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. meanwhile pour the pan juices into a skillet on high. bring to a boil and allow to cook until reduced by half about 5 minutes.
• 6 slice lamb and serve with sauce along side or poured over the top.