Question on slow cooking

Darth_Marty

Have had a quick look through the numerous slow cooker threads but cant really see the answer im after...so here goes...

Im going to cook a shoulder of lamb in the slow cooker soon (I have a real craving cos ive been looking at recipes) but ive read so many different ideas/viewpoints that im struggling to know what to do for the best.

What id like to do is trim all excess fat off the shoulder, stab and insert garlic/rosemary into the slits, rub with sea salt, pepper and various herbs then cook it with leeks, onions, carrots and potatoes. Thing is I dont know if thats feasible, would the veg turn out ok? Also I read somewhere that a can of chopped tomatoes over the lamb makes it a far nicer dish, what do you all think?

nuckinfobhead

yep sounds lush except for my dislike of lamb.

if you put the veg in an hour or so after the meat it wont all be mush.

hth

Darth_Marty

Thanks for that, Ill hold you personally responsible if I poison my whole family!! ;-D

nuckinfobhead

lol you can eat veg raw so if that does happen you can ;-)

now if youd have done it with beef id have been there in a shot testing the safety ;p

good luck

Ems!

Yes, the veg will be fine. I personally wouldn't bother with the tin of toms but thats down to my personal taste. Sounds lush. enjoy!

Darth_Marty

Because of the slow cooker environment will the garlic permeate everything? Dont want it to be too strong either!