Greek Yogurt-honey Braised Lamb

Total Time: 12 hrs Preparation Time: 9 hrs Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs leg of lamb, boned and cut into large cubes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 1/4 cup dried greek oregano
• 2 lemons, zest of
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 2 cups strained greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup greek honey
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup plain chicken stock or 1/4 cup light lamb stock

Recipe

• 1 combine the lamb meat with the sea salt and greek oregano, allow to rest, covered at room temperature, for one hour.
• 2 add all the remaining ingredients except the water or stock and combine well.
• 3 cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• 4 add the liquid and bake in a covered casserole at 350°f for approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
• 5 remove and serve.