Braised Lamb Brisket with Lemon Oregano Yogurt Sauce #SundaySupper

Braised Lamb Brisket with Lemon Oregano Yogurt Sauce #SundaySupper

I saw lamb brisket for the first time on the menu at a local restaurant in my neighborhood.  Naturally intrigued by this cut of lamb I had never seen nor tasted before, I needed to order it.  Lo and behold, I ended up having one of the best meals I’ve had in the last few months.  

After finishing my meal, I turned to my husband and immediately said I need to find lamb brisket and figure out how to cook this myself at home.  Lucky for me the theme for #SundaySupper this week happens to be new cooking adventures.  Pretty good timing if I say so myself. 

Braised Lamb Brisket with Lemon Oregano Yogurt Sauce #SundaySupper

Experimenting new techniques is one of my most favorite things to do in the kitchen. It brings me to joy and just a teensy bit of anxiety to know if it’s going to work or not.  This is what cooking is all about, right?  Trying new things!  The same old routine gets boring after awhile.  

While it took some time, I finally did find my lamb brisket or more accurately lamb breast.  You can purchase it bone it or have your butcher remove the bone, but I recommend leaving the bones in for maximum flavor while cooking.  It’s a much fattier cut than its cousin beef brisket, which means you’ll never been left with a dry, flavorless piece of meat. 

Braised Lamb Brisket with Lemon Oregano Yogurt Sauce #SundaySupper
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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 - 3lb bone-in lamb breast (brisket)
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 8 sprigs fresh oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Prep your lamb breast by removing an excess fat from the top of the meat with a pairing knife. You'll want to leave a little fat behind to flavor the dish as it cooks.
  3. Season both sides of the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a baking dish large enough to fit the lamb, place an even layer of the sliced onions. Lay the seasoned lamb on top of the onions and then pour the chicken stock over so it reaches about halfway up the side (you want all the onions covered with stock and just the bottom of the lamb). Place the fresh oregano sprigs around the dish.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 2 and a half hours. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 30 minutes to brown the top of the lamb and create a crisp crust.
  6. In the final thirty minutes of cooking, in a small bowl mix together the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano and salt and pepper.
  7. To serve either remove the bones from the lamb - they will easily separate from the meat and slice or cut the lamb into ribs.
  8. With a slotted spoon remove the onions to serve along side, as well as the yogurt sauce.
Recipe Type: Main Dish
https://girlinthelittleredkitchen.com/2013/04/braised-lamb-brisket-with-lemon-oregano-yogurt-sauce-sundaysupper/

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54 thoughts on “Braised Lamb Brisket with Lemon Oregano Yogurt Sauce #SundaySupper

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  5. Jennie @themessybakerblog

    Don’t you love it when you find something new that ends up tasting amazing? Let the addiction begin. Once I find something great on a local menu, I’m there every month. This lamb brisket looks amazing. We’ve been wanting to try lamb, but I’ve never actually cooked lamb before. Now’s my chance!

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  9. Renee

    Lamb brisket is new to me. I’ve never heard of it. However, it does sound very good and wondering how it compares to beef brisket (which I enjoy very much).

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  18. Diana @GourmetDrizzles

    I LOVE lamb, and have only made chops… haven’t even seen it in a brisket (or breast) form. Can’t wait to try this, and yes, I totally get the excitement and the bit of anxiety involved in trying new creations… it’s addicting!!! 😉

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  19. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)

    I love lamb and I’ve never heard of lamb brisket. And all you needed was salt and pepper for seasoning? Love that even more. Looks and sounds amazing, and that yogurt sauce sounds like the perfect complement.

    Reply
    1. Susan

      Yes, really only salt and pepper! Between all the fat in the meat and the bones you get so much natural flavor you don’t need anything else. The sauce is just the cherry on top!

      Reply
  20. Hezzi-D

    Ok I’ve got to try this recipe. I love lamb and while I’ve made ground lamb but I’ve never made a rack before. This sounds delicious and fairly simple.

    Reply
  21. Carla

    I love lamb! I’ve never attempted lamb brisket myself. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’ve seen brisket in my butcher shop either.

    Reply
  22. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking

    Ooooo! I love experimenting in the kitchen too. It feels so good to challenge yourself and end up with something spectacular, such as this dish! I have never had this cut before, I imagine it is super tender and flavorful. This dipping sauce looks beeeeeyond awesome!

    Reply
  23. Stacy

    This looks fabulous, Susan! I would be cleaning that plate and then licking my fingers. Fortunately, I can get lamb breast at a nearby supermarket, so I will be able to try it soon. Can’t wait!

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  25. Courtney @ Neighborfood

    Oh mama! I love lamb but have never tried cooking it at home. This looks like a great place to start. Just a question…would the meat from this make good gyros? I’m not sure what cut of lamb to use for gyro meat.

    Reply
    1. Susan

      I believe they usually use leg of lamb for gyros but I see no reason why this would work! Although, if you plan on serving a lot of people, you might want to buy a larger cut of meat.

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  27. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

    I’d never eaten lamb before I took a vacation to the bahamas–the lamb gyro I had at a Greek restaurant there was to DIE for. I don’t make a habit of eating lamb because I get too sad about it (weird, I know, when I’m typically a meat-eater) but on occasion I will have some. Lovely recipe here!

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