Slow-roasted Chipotle Lamb

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 lamb shoulder (about 3 1/2 lbs.)
• 24 small corn tortillas
• 2 limes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl mix together the kosher salt and chipotle powder and rub it into the lamb, being sure to cover the entire surface of the meat with the mixture.
• 2 put the lamb in a clay roaster or other deep roasting pan with a lid, place the covered roaster in the oven, and turn the heat to 274 degrees. (if you are using a clay roaster, do not preheat the oven.) cook until the lamb falls apart when you press it with the back of a fork, 3 ½ to 4 hours. remove the lamb from the oven and let rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
• 3 heat the tortillas on a medium-hot griddle, turning them frequently, until they are warmed through and soft. wrap them in a tea towel and place them in a basket. transfer the lamb to a large serving platter and use two forks to pull it into chunks. add the lime wedges to the platter, place the cilantro in a small serving bowl, and serve immediately with the tortillas on the side.