Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200c/ gas 6. Peel the potatoes, wash and pat dry, and cut into approximately 3mm slices. Slice the onions half and dice the bacon.
2. Sauté the onion rings in the butter over a low heat until golden.
3. Add the potatoes, diced bacon, carrots and bay leaves then pour over the stock. Pre-cook in the oven for about 30 minutes, then remove and place on one side.
4. Increase the heat of your oven to 240c/gas 9
5. Bake the shoulders of lamb for about 45 minutes, adding the garlic after 20 minutes.
6. Return the potatoes to the oven after another 10 minutes.
7. Place the thyme, rosemary on the meat 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Arrange the lamb and the potatoes on a serving dish pour over the juices, and season with the sea salt.