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Medium
Published 1991
Shoulders of lamb are nearly as prized in France as gigots but the French recognize they need a longer cooking time and are more fatty. They are often boned to enable the fat to be taken off and to make a compact joint for braising. Here is a dish that has a particularly Occitan accent and the alternative title of Pistache languedocienne picturesquely describes the garlic cloves in the accompanying sauce.