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Braised lamb neck gyros with burnt cabbage jus
Spiced lamb necks braised until falling off the bone, pulled and crisped, then wrapped in warm pita with yogurt, herbs and a smoky jus made from deliberately charred cabbage.
- Time
- 210min
- Steps
- 5
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Contains milk and wheat.
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Method
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1
Season the lamb with salt and spices. Brown well in the oil, then add the onion, garlic and stock. Cover and braise at 160°C (325°F) for 2.5-3 hours until falling apart.
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2
Meanwhile char the cabbage wedges under a very hot broiler or over a flame until blackened in places.
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3
Lift out the lamb. Add the burnt cabbage to the braising liquid, simmer 15 minutes, strain, add the vinegar and reduce to a glossy jus.
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4
Pull the lamb from the bones and crisp in a hot pan.
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5
Fill the pitas with lamb, yogurt sauce, onion, tomato and parsley, and spoon jus over or serve it for dipping.