• prep: 10 min
• cook: 3 hr 30 min
• total: 3 hr 40 min

servings:

This meltingly tender Slow Cooked Shawarma is the stuff food dreams are made of!! Slathered in a deceptively simple shawarma spice rub then slow cooked until fall apart, the flavour and fragrance of this lamb is absolutely heavenly. Make this Middle Eastern speciality with lamb shoulder or lamb leg. Finishing on the BBQ is optional - ideal for reheating if making ahead / summer BBQ's! SLOW COOKER directions added in notes. Recipe VIDEO below.

• 2kg / 4 lb lamb shoulder (bone in) or 1.7 kg / 3.5 lb butterflied lamb leg (Note 1)
• 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground cardamon
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper ((1/2 tsp = not spicy))
• 2 tsp smoked paprika ((ordinary also ok))
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup / 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2 - 3 tbsp / 40 - 60 ml lemon juice
• 2 cups / 500 ml water

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