Neck of Lamb with Lemon and Thyme
Serves 5-6
2 tbsp olive oil
1kg scrag end of neck of lamb, on the bone, or chops from the neck end, or both
juice of 1 1/2 lemons, plus a little thinly pared rind
6-8 sprigs of thyme
a wine glass of water, or lamb stock
salt and fresh ground black pepper
1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the lamb and allow it to sizzle and spit, turning occasionally until lightly browned.
2. Add the lemon juice, thyme, water or stock, a little salt and plenty of pepper. Bring to the boil then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer and place a lid on the pan. Cook gently, turning the meat over occasionally, for about 50 minutes until the meat is tender.
3. Serve with plenty of good white bread and a perhaps a simple Greek style tomato and onion salad.