Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with warm spices, dried apricots, and almonds. The finishing infused-oil swirl deepens the warm caryophyllene notes.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or lamb stock
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted
- 4 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil (~5mg THC per tbsp)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Couscous and lemon wedges, to serve
How to make it
- 1
Pat lamb dry, season with salt. Brown in olive oil in a heavy pot or tagine in batches; set aside.
- 2
Sweat onions in the same pot until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and spices; cook 1 minute.
- 3
Return lamb to the pot. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise at 325°F (165°C) for 1.5 hours.
- 4
Stir in apricots and continue braising 30–45 minutes more, uncovered, until the sauce is glossy and the lamb is fork-tender.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in cannabis-infused olive oil along with herbs.
- 6
Serve over fluffy couscous with toasted almonds, lemon wedges, and extra fresh herbs.
Cooking tips
- Adding cannabis oil at the end keeps potency intact through the long braise.
- Pair with Mendo Breath or Hash Plant for a deeply warming evening.
- For 6 portions, infused oil supplies ~20mg THC total = ~3.3mg per serving (or up the dose by adding more).
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.
Girl Scout Cookies
Hybrid
Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry
Hash Plant
Indica
Body High • Sleepy • Calming
Mendo Breath
Indica
Calming • Sleepy • Happy
Why this pairing works
Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate
The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.