The Purple Pig Milk Braised Lamb Shoulder And Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• lamb shoulder, bone removed and cut into 8 oz. pieces
• 1 small bunch fresh thyme
• 5 bay leaves
• 2 onions, peeled and quartered
• 1 carrot, peeled and kept in large pieces
• 2 gallons milk
• 2 gallons lamb stock
• salt
• pepper
• 1 rib celery, cut into 3 large pieces
• 1 1/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1/4 cup warm cream
• 4 teaspoons butter, warm
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 tie a piece of string around each piece of lamb to maintain a nice shape while cooking. in a large pot sear off lamb shoulder (season liberally first). add vegetables and herbs after meat is browned, add liquids and bring to a boil. season and place in a 350° oven to braise. should take 2-3 hours.
• 2 place potatoes in a large pot, add cold water to cover and season aggressively with salt. bring to a boil and cook till potatoes are tender. drain potatoes, mash while still hot with rest of the ingredients, season and reserve.