Shoulder of Lamb with Thyme in Chard Leaves Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 shoulder of lamb
• 6-8 large chard leaves, washed and blanched
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Season the shoulder of lamb with salt and pepper, then rub minced garlic and thyme all over the meat.
3. Wrap the seasoned lamb shoulder tightly in chard leaves, placing it on a baking dish.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the lamb and chard leaves.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2-3 hours or until the lamb is tender.
6. Remove the lamb from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before unwrapping it from the chard leaves and slicing it.
7. Serve hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Verdict:

This shoulder of lamb with thyme in chard leaves is a flavorful dish that is perfect for special occasions or as a Sunday dinner. The combination of the fragrant thyme and the tender lamb meat wrapped in delicate chard leaves will leave you and your guests wanting more.

Serving suggestions:

This dish goes well with roasted root vegetables or mashed potatoes and a simple salad. For an extra kick of flavor, add a dollop of mint sauce or cranberry relish on top of the lamb.