Australian lamb square cut shoulder is a bone-in cut from the front portion of the lamb, containing bones from the front leg, ribs, and shoulder blade. This economical cut is sourced from Australia, known for producing high-quality lamb with either grass-fed or grain-fed characteristics. Australian lamb offers a range of flavors from mildly gamey to subtly sweet, with consistent quality and tenderness.

This versatile cut is ideal for slow roasting and braising methods. The square cut shoulder benefits from low and slow cooking at around 300°F for 3-4 hours, allowing the connective tissues to break down and the meat to become fork-tender and fall-off-the-bone. For best results, score the meat deeply through to the bone, season generously with herbs like rosemary and thyme, garlic, and olive oil, then roast covered with foil for most of the cooking time, removing the foil in the final 30 minutes to crisp the exterior. The cut can also be browned and transferred to a slow cooker with vegetables and stock for convenient preparation. Sold by the pound with variable weight per package.