Roasted lamb shoulder with herbs and honey

Roasted lamb shoulder with herbs and honey is one of the delicious dish.you can make it at your own by the following instructions.

You will need for this dish

1.4kg/3lb shoulder of lamb, trimmed

handful dried camomile or contents of 4 camomile teabags

½ bunch fresh thyme, leaves only

12 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped

4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 lemon, juice only

1 tbsp good Greek or wild flower clear honey

2 tbsp olive oil

125ml/4fl oz water

Cooking method

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• With the tip of a sharp knife, make shallow scores through the outer layer of skin and fat of the lamb shoulder, but not into the meat, cross-hatching the entire surface.
• Mix the dried camomile, the thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano together in a bowl. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Press a handful of the herb mixture into the skin of the lamb, massaging it in well all over the flesh of the lamb.
• Sprinkle some of the herb mixture across the bottom of a casserole with a lid. Place the lamb into the casserole, then squeeze the lemon juice over the top, before sprinkling with any remaining herb mix.
• Drizzle the honey over the top of the lamb and pour over a little olive oil.
• Pour the water into the casserole, then put the lid on. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2½ hours. Check the dish after one hour - the lamb should be taking on a little colour. If the water has evaporated, add a little more to maintain the dish's moisture.
• After the 2½ hours cooking the lamb meat should pull away easily from the bone.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 4-5 minutes.