Lamb Shoulder Temperature — 190°F / 88°C (Fall-apart tender)

Overview

Lamb Shoulder: cook to 190°F (88°C) for fall-apart tender. Oven 300°F, 4-5 hours. Low and slow for braising/pulling. Similar to pork shoulder approach.

Key Details

• Internal Temperature: 190°F / 88°C
• Doneness: Fall-apart tender
• Cook Time: Oven 300°F, 4-5 hours
• Low and slow for braising/pulling. Similar to pork shoulder approach.
• Lamb is best served medium-rare to medium for most cuts

Why This Matters

• Lamb has unique flavor that benefits from precise cooking
• Overcooking lamb makes it tough and gamey
• Different cuts require different approaches

How To

1. 1Bring lamb to room temperature before cooking (30 min)
2. 2Oven 300°F, 4-5 hours
3. 3Cook to 190°F internal temperature
4. 4Rest for at least 5 minutes before carving
5. 5Low and slow for braising/pulling. Similar to pork shoulder approach.

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