Basque Piperade with Braised American Lamb Shoulder

Recipe provided by | Chef Jenna Johansen

Servings: 50

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INGREDIENTS

5 pounds Braised American Lamb shoulder, shredded

1-1/2 gallons Julienned yellow onions

3 quarts Julienned, seeded, red bell peppers

3 quarts Julienned, seeded, green bell peppers

3 quarts Julienned, seeded, poblano peppers

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

METHOD:

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. 

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board