Oaxacan American Lamb Barbacoa - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 3 to 5 pounds American Lamb shoulder, bone-in or boneless (see Notes)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced, plus additional for garnish if desired
• 1 orange, sliced
• 3 bay leaves
• Cilantro, for garnish
• 2 to 4 dried ancho chilies, stems removed, seeds removed (or dried chipotles, guajillo chilies (milder) or chili negros)
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic
• 1 chipotle pepper, canned, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chipotle liquid
• 1 orange, juiced
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth, or water
• 2 tablespoons cumin (see Notes)
• 2 tablespoons coriander (see Notes)
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano or Mexican Epazote
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon