Stuffed lamb shoulder provencale

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½teaspoonDried marjoram
¼teaspoonDried rosemary
¼teaspoonDried thyme
1Egg
2tablespoonsMilk
1cupSoft French bread crumbs
1cupGround ham
1poundsGround pork
1Clove garlic -- minced
¼cupBlack olives -- chopped
1dashPepper
poundsLamb shoulder roast --
Boned
Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. In a medium bowl beat egg lightly with milk. Mix in bread crumbs, then ham and pork, garlic, olives, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the herb mixture.

2. Fill cavity of roast with stuffing mixture, sew edges closed with string or heavy thread. Rub surface of meat lightly with olive oil; sprinkle with remaining herb mixture. Place stuffed roast in an uncovered roasting pan: place the pan on an oven rack.

3. Roast until meat thermometer registers 170° F, about 2 hours. Remove string or thread; carve meat into ¾-inch slices. Use drippings to make gravy, if you wish.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File