Roasted Marinated Mutton Shoulder

Ingredients

• 1 shoulder of mutton (approx. 4 lbs)
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 onion stuffed with cloves
• Fresh thyme, parsley, marjoram, sage, and mint
• A few bay leaves
• 2 medium carrots, sliced

Method

1. 1 Combine oil, vinegar, white wine, red wine, clove-stuffed onion, herbs, and sliced carrots in a deep dish.
2. 2 Submerge the shoulder of mutton in the mixture and marinate for 4 days, turning occasionally and pouring liquid over it.
3. 3 Remove meat from marinade; optionally lard the meat with strips of fat.
4. 4 Roast in front of a fire or bake at 350°F, basting frequently with the marinade.
5. 5 Bake for 50 minutes for a 4-pound shoulder.