Citrus-y Shredded Mexican Style Lamb

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 lbs lamb shoulder (boston butt)
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice (more if necessary)
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 -4 green onions, trimmed
• 4 -6 large garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 big pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch clove
• salt

Recipe

• 1 1. trim lamb of excess fat.
• 2 2. blend all ingredients in food processor. pour over lamb, marinate overnight.
• 3 3. put lamb and marinade into oven safe pot, uncovered. if needed, add a little broth so the liquid goes about 1/4 up the side of the lamb. bake at 275 for about 5 -6 hours until browned on the outside and falling apart. shred with forks or by hand, removing any cartilage and excess fat.