Neck of lamb with lemon and thyme
An average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- 30 mins to 1 hour
- Serve
- Serves 5-6
- Dietary
- Dairy-freeEgg-freeNut-free
Neck of lamb is a cheaper cut of meat, but no less delicious if cooked long and slow with plenty of seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1kg/2¼lb scrag end of neck of lamb, on the bone, or chops from the neck end, or both
- juice of 1½ 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
To serve
- white bread
- Greek-style tomato and onion salad
Method
Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the lamb and allow it to sizzle and spit, turning occasionally until lightly browned all over.
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.
Serve with plenty of good white bread and a perhaps a simple Greek style tomato and onion salad.
