instant pot lamb

Saves time to make Instant Pot Lamb (Pressure Cooker Lamb) and delicious gravy with minimal effort and simple ingredients. This ultra-tender, juicy, and flavorful lamb shoulder is a tasty alternative to the traditional Sunday pot roast.

Instant Pot Lamb

(1367 grams) lamb shoulder (bone-in) (, 3.25 inches thick)

(218 grams) large onion (, sliced)

(39 grams) garlic cloves (, crushed)

(500 milliliters) unsalted chicken stock

(30 milliliters) regular soy sauce

(6 grams) cumin

(1 grams) fennel seeds (, ground)

tomato paste

(2.2 grams) dried rosemary

(2 grams) dried thyme

(0.4 grams) bay leaves

Salt and black pepper

(250 grams) carrots

(462 grams) russet potatoes

(45 grams) cornstarch

(60 milliliters) water

Brown Lamb Shoulder in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using &quot;Sauté More&quot; function, and wait until it says &quot;HOT&quot;. Pat dry the lamb shoulder, then season one side generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in the inner pot, and ensure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot. Carefully place the seasoned side of lamb in Instant Pot. Generously season the other side with salt and black pepper. Brown one side of the lamb shoulder for 5 minutes before flipping it over, then brown the other side for 5 minutes.

Saute Onion and Garlic: Remove &amp; set aside the browned lamb shoulder. Add sliced onions in Instant Pot, and saute for 3 minutes. Add in crushed garlic, 2 tsp (6g) ground cumin, ½ tsp (1g) ground fennel, 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste, 3 bay leaves, 2 tsp (2.2g) dried rosemary, and 2 tsp (2g) dried thyme, and saute for another minute.

Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.

Pressure Cook Lamb Shoulder: Add 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce and another cup (250ml) of unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot, then give it a quick mix. Add in lamb shoulder (skin side up), then sprinkle some salt on the skin. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position.For Tender with a Bite: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 1 hour and 45 minutes, then 15 minutes Natural Release. ORFor Super Tender: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 2 hours and 15 minutes, then 15 minutes Natural Release.Remove the lid carefully.

Optional - Pressure Cook Carrots &amp; Potatoes: Place the lamb shoulder on a serving plate. Cut the carrots &amp; potatoes into chunks, then add them in the Instant Pot. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes, then Quick Release. Remove the lid carefully. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt (roughly 1 - 2 pinches of salt).

Season &amp; Thicken Gravy: Bring the tasty lamb gravy to a simmer with the &quot;Saute More&quot; function. Thicken gravy by mixing 3 tbsp (45g) cornstarch and 4 tbsp (60ml) cold water together, then stir the mixture into the lamb gravy one third at a time until desired thickness. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if necessary (roughly 1 - 2 large pinches of salt).

Serve: Drizzle the yummy gravy all over the lamb shoulder, then serve! Enjoy~

Easy to make Hong Kong Classic Favorite Instant Pot Chinese Lamb Stew (Chinese: 枝竹羊腩煲)! Super tender &amp; juicy lamb bursting with deep savory-umami-sweet flavors, dipped in the killer sauce. The ultimate delicious comfort food!&nbsp;

Instant Pot Chinese Lamb Stew

(680 grams) lamb stew meat

(45 grams) ginger (, sliced)

(25 grams) garlic cloves (, crushed)

(42 grams) small shallot (, diced)

(48 grams) shiitake mushrooms (, rehydrated)

(210 grams) water chestnut 馬蹄

green onions

- 6 (90 grams) bean curd sheet 支竹

(15 milliliters) peanut oil

(250 milliliters) cold water

(15 milliliters) shaoxing wine

(15 grams) chu hou paste 柱侯醬

red bean curd 南乳

(30 grams) Chinese fermented bean curd 腐乳

(15 grams) rock sugar

(15 milliliters) dark soy sauce

(15 milliliters) regular soy sauce

cubes (30 grams) Chinese fermented bean curd 腐乳

sugar

½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) sesame oil

(15 milliliters) hot water

Brown Lamb Stew Meat: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function. Wait until it says HOT (~8mins) - you want the Instant Pot to be as hot as it can be for the maillard reaction. Drizzle the inner pot with 1 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil. Then, brown 2 sides of the lamb stew meat for 3 minutes per side in Instant Pot.

Saute Ginger and Garlic: Add crushed garlic cloves, sliced ginger, diced shallot, and the white part of the green onions in Instant Pot. Saute until fragrant (~2 mins).

Saute Ingredients with Bean Curd Paste: Add 8 rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, 8 peeled water chestnuts, 1 tbsp (15g) chu hou paste, 2 tbsp (30g) fermented red bean curd, and 2 tbsp (30g) fermented bean curd in Instant Pot. Saute for 4 minutes.

Deglaze with Shaoxing Wine: Pour in 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry wine/water), then completely deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Pressure Cook Chinese Lamb Stew: Place 4 - 6 (90g) bean curd sheet at the bottom of the pot. Add in 1 cup (250ml) cold water, 1 tbsp (15g) rock sugar, 1 tbsp (15ml) dark soy sauce, and 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce. Make sure the bean curd sheets are fully submerged in the liquid. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 50 minutes, then 25 minutes Natural Release. Remove the lid carefully.

Make Killer Lamb Dipping Sauce: While the lamb stew is pressure cooking, mix 2 (30g) fermented bean curds, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp (2.5ml) sesame oil, and 1 tbsp (15ml) hot water together.

Season &amp; Serve Instant Pot Chinese Lamb Stew: Add green onion stalks to the lamb stew and give it a quick mix. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt if necessary. Serve Instant Pot Chinese Lamb Stew with Killer Lamb Dipping Sauce! Enjoy~ :)

Greek-style boneless leg of lamb in the Instant Pot, fall apart tender, serve with flavorful pot juices and Greek potatoes for Easter or any special occasion.

Greek Instant Pot Leg of Lamb

peeled,

Olive oil

Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

garlic powder

paprika

onion,

dry white wine

chicken stock,

lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)

thyme

rosemary

oregano

bay leaves

With a sharp paring knife, pierce lamb and make a hole, slip in a sliver of garlic.&nbsp; Repeat and insert as many slivers of garlic as you can, evenly distributed all over the roast.

Drizzle the lamb with a little olive oil, season all over with the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.&nbsp; Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the insert on the sauté setting until hot.&nbsp; Add lamb and brown well on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Remove lamb to plate.&nbsp; Add onion and cook until starting to soften.&nbsp; Add a couple whole cloves of peeled, smashed garlic and cook until fragrant.&nbsp; Add wine and deglaze pan, stirring up any brown bits and reducing by about half.

Turn off sauté setting and add remaining ingredients; chicken stock, lemon juice and herbs.&nbsp; Give a quick stir to combine and place lamb roast back in pot, seam side down.&nbsp; The liquid should come up the sides but not completely submerge the roast, about 2¼ to 2¾ cups, add more stock or water, if needed.

Seal electric pressure cooker and cook on high for 90 minutes.&nbsp; Let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.&nbsp; Remove lamb to cutting board, rest 10 minutes.&nbsp; Strain pot juices and skim any excess fat, taste for salt and pepper.&nbsp; Shred/cut lamb into slices/pieces and arrange on platter.&nbsp; Surround with roasted potatoes and spoon defatted cooking liquid all over lamb and potatoes.&nbsp; Enjoy!

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