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    Published on Mar 13, 2016. Modified on Nov 11, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 12 Comments

    Slow Cooker Lamb with Cumin, Garlic, Lemon and Lime

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    This spiced slow cooker lamb with cumin is delicious served shredded with rice or couscous for a flavourful midweek meal.

    Slow Cooker Lamb with Cumin, Garlic, Lemon and Lime

    For this month’s Slow Cooked Challenge Janice from Farmersgirl Kitchen challenged us to make a slow cooker recipe using Oranges and Lemons.

    With the coming of Spring it is time for fresh and zingy flavours to mark the new season. 

    I decided to make a lamb dish full of fragrant spices with lime zest and lemon and lime juice.

    Read on for my recipe for spiced slow cooker lamb with cumin, garlic, lemon and lime!

    Easy To Prepare

    The spices are mixed into a paste which is spread over the lamb joint and then fresh garlic, lime zest, lemon juice and lime juice is added on top.

    The dish smells so fragrant and tempting as it starts to cook.

    One of the hazards of using a slow cooker I find is that if you are at home while it is on, the delicious cooking smells will make you hungry all day!

    Slow Cooker Lamb with Cumin, Garlic, Lemon and Lime

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you will need to make this recipe. Quantities are in the recipe card below.

    • lamb shoulder
    • cumin
    • chilli powder
    • rapeseed or vegetable oil
    • lime
    • lemon
    • garlic
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Delicious Results

    After cooking the lamb falls off the bone cleanly, and the flavours of the spices have mellowed to produce a warming dish with fresh notes from the citrus zest and juice.

    My husband remarked it was good which is high praise in this house!

    Slow Cooker Lamb with Cumin, Garlic, Lemon and Lime

    How To Serve

    The spiced lamb tastes great shredded and served with rice or couscous. 

    Fill tortilla wraps with the lamb, lettuce and chunks of cucumber for something a bit different.

    This dish is so versatile it also works with roast potatoes and vegetables as an alternative roast.

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    Recipe

    Lamb shoulder with spice rub in slow cooker pot.

    Slow Cooker Lamb with Cumin, Garlic, Lemon and Lime

    A fragrant lamb dish which is good served with rice or couscous
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg half lamb shoulder
    • 3 tsp cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tsp chilli powder
    • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
    • Zest of a lime
    • Juice of half a lemon
    • Juice of half a lime
    • 4 cloves garlic crushed
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker
    large oval slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • Mix the cumin, salt and pepper, chilli powder and rapeseed oil in a bowl, to make a thick paste.
      3 tsp cumin, Salt and pepper, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
    • Place the lamb shoulder in the slow cooker pot and rub the paste on both sides of it with a spoon.
      1 kg half lamb shoulder
    • Place the crushed garlic on top of the lamb, and sprinkle over the lime zest.
      4 cloves garlic, Zest of a lime
    • Pour the lemon and lime juice over the top.
      Juice of half a lemon
    • Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
      Juice of half a lime

    Notes

    Delicious served shredded with rice and green vegetables.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

    I’m sending this over to the Slow Cooked Challenge, which Janice is hosting this month. Do go and visit for more delicious slow cooked recipes with Oranges and Lemons.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Vicky says

      April 18, 2016 at 12:20 am

      This was dinner last night and it was delicious, thank you.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        April 18, 2016 at 12:08 pm

        That’s great Vicky, I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Emily says

      March 14, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Delicious Lucy! You always inspire me to use my slow cooker more xx

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 20, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Thanks Emily! I need to make macarons having seen those yummy Malteser ones you made (but am a bit scared)…

        Reply
    3. Fuss Free Helen says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Lovely flavours with the lamb, I love large pieces of meat cooked in the slow cooker. So delicious.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 20, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Brilliant for that aren’t they Helen

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Ooooh well this sounds rather fantastic! Just my sort of lamb dish!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 20, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Hurrah! I normally stick to traditional flavours with lamb but it was time to try something new

        Reply
    5. Janice @FarmersgirlCook says

      March 13, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Lovely use of the theme, I like the idea of a spice paste. Will be trying this soon. Thanks as always for your Slow Cooked Challenge recipe.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 13, 2016 at 6:55 pm

        Thanks Janice! Wanted to try something a bit different and the citrus theme was a good one

        Reply
    6. carrielarwood says

      March 13, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Mmmm – sounds lovely!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 13, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Why thank you 😀

        Reply
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