April 6, 2023

Basque Piperade with Braised American Lamb Shoulder

Recipe Provided By

Jenna Johansen, Innovation Chef

Servings

50

Marinated American lamb chops with rosemary & garlic on a plate

Ingredients

5 pounds braised American Lamb shoulder, shredded
1-1/2 gallons julienned yellow onions
3 quarts red bell peppers, julienned, seeded
3 quarts green bell peppers, julienned, seeded
3 quarts Poblano peppers, julienned, seeded
6 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
6 cups white wine
2 to 8 cups vegetable stock
3 #10 cans peeled Roma tomatoes
6 bay leaves
3 tablespoons piment d’Espelette (or hot paprika)

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, Poblano peppers and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Deglaze with white wine; add vegetable stock if necessary to keep from burning. Continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, bay leaves and piment d’Espelette; stir and cook over medium low heat until flavors are well combined and piperade has thickened, about 1 hour.

Combine piperade and shredded lamb. Heat to 165°F. Serve hot with grilled bread or over rice, potatoes or polenta.

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