Lamb Neck Lemonato

Lamb neck is an underrated and economical cut of lamb. Like lamb shanks, it is a tough cut that needs very long, slow cooking, so it breaks down the connective tissue, imparting a flavour and tenderness. Lamb neck has the bone in the middle and a good amount of meat surrounding it. You can source them from Mediterranean or Turkish supermarkets. This recipe is simple to put together and a perfect cosy dinner for the family on those cold winter nights.


2 kg Lamb necks, cut into 2 inch thick Sea salt and ground pepper 16 Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 1/2 cups Dry white wine 2 Organic lemons, cut into wedges 2 tbsp Mint leaves, roughly chopped 2 tbsp Rosemary, chopped A few Mugwort sprigs Enough hot beef stock to just cover the meat

Pre-heated oven to 230F/450F. Pat-dry your lamb necks and season generously with salt and pepper, and place in a roasting pan.
When the oven is ready, roast the lamb necks until browned, for about 30 minutes.
Take out of the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 180C/350F. To the pan add your garlic, wine, lemon wedges, herbs, enough hot stock to almost cover the meat. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and return the pan into the oven for 2-3 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed and serve with roast sweet potatoes, noodles or bread.

30 comments:

Lola Martínez 31/3/25 13:36: Nunca he preparado cuello de cordero al horno, siempre lo hago en guiso, pero me ha gustado conocer otra opción muy buena también por lo que parece.
Tom 31/3/25 13:45: ...a new dish for me, thanks.
DEZMOND 31/3/25 15:15: Jesus Maria, Angie, how could you eat poor little lamb? They are like the cutest little babies ever. I cannot even imagine the butcher who would kill a few months old baby animal....
eileeninmd 31/3/25 16:35: Another delicious recipe, thanks for sharing!
Take care, have a happy day and a great week ahead!
Christine 31/3/25 16:58: Yummy
speedy70 31/3/25 17:07: Proverò la tua ricetta, mi piace molto l'agnello!
Evening With A Sandwich 31/3/25 17:27: Angie, your lamb looks delicious. Lamb is ideal for long slow cooking and can make all the difference. Your lamb necks look amazing.
Lucimar da Silva Moreira 31/3/25 17:41: O prato está com aspecto bom, maravilhosa receita Angies boa semana bjs.
David 31/3/25 18:35: Hi Angie,

We've never had lamb necks although we do love lamb chops, leg of lamb, etc. Good luck finding a Mediterranean or Turkish grocery here in East Tennessee! Still, this is an amazingly attractive and desirable entree that we would enjoy! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Anonymous 31/3/25 18:41: Yummy have never used lamb neck -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Bill 31/3/25 20:06: I don't eat lamb but it looks good.
Happy Retiree's Kitchen 31/3/25 23:07: Beautiful flavours here Angie. Great recipe.
Cooking Julia 31/3/25 23:07: This lamb looks yummy!
roentare 31/3/25 23:35: The lamb neck makes me so hungry!
Rainbow Evening 1/4/25 00:27: lamb is one of the favorites ....
Thank you for sharing recipe.... yummy.
# The price is quite expensive nowadays
J.P. Alexander 1/4/25 00:42: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Brian's Home Blog 1/4/25 01:25: I've not usually liked lamb but that does sound good!
MELODY JACOB 1/4/25 02:17: This lamb neck recipe sounds absolutely delicious and so comforting, perfect for a cozy family dinner, especially in colder weather. The slow-cooking method really allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender.
My name is Erika. 1/4/25 02:32: I don't know if you can even buy a lamb neck here. Maybe from a farm store. But it looks delicious.
Grace 1/4/25 05:37: ANGIE; Por cierto la carne bovina es muy rica. Sólo te confieso que solo pensarlo, me apena saber que esos tiernos animalitos son sacrificados para llegar a la mesa. Cierto es que eso pasa con todo lo que sea alimentación cárnica.
No discuto que su carne es exquisita, un perfecto menú y tu receta buena como siempre!
Anonymous 1/4/25 05:54: I will make this the next time we get a lamb. The neck indeed needs a lot of cooking.
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Margaret D 1/4/25 06:42: Looks yummy.
Julie 1/4/25 11:33: Lamb neck lemonato looks very tempting and delicious dear, never tried though.. Will try sometime !!
Ananka 1/4/25 12:25: I can almost smell if through my screen! :-D
ellie 1/4/25 13:26: I have never had this before, but it looks amazing!
Caitlin'nMegan 1/4/25 13:27: Such a beautiful dish! Amazing🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌈🌈🌈🌈💛💛💛💛
Cocoa and Lavender 2/4/25 17:13: I know you think this would be bland without the garlic, but I would substitute shallots. I don't know if I can find lamb neck, but I will talk to my lamb folks at the farmers market and I imagine they can help me. This sounds wonderful, Angie!
Raymund | angsarap.net 4/4/25 00:55: Lamb neck is the ultimate unsung hero of cozy dinners! Love how you’ve transformed this tough cut into something melt-in-your-mouth tender with all those garlicky, herby, wine-infused vibes. Those lemon wedges and mugwort are such a clever touch, brightening up the richness perfectly. Now I’m dreaming of a winter night with this, crusty bread, and zero regerts.
Anonymous 4/4/25 12:17: I don’t eat lamb but this looks so delicious that I might give it a try.
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tigerfish 5/4/25 01:11: Our family enjoys lamb shanks but I never cook them because it takes such a long time. Well, another cut of lamb (lamb necks) that takes long time cooking. But very sure it is a delicious flavorful cut.

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