Honey leg of lamb

Ingredients for 8 servings:

• 2 small legs of lamb
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 m.-sized onion(s)
• 2 medium-sized green peppers
• 1 tbsp cognac
• 2 dl white wine, dry
• 7 g sweet paprika powder
• ⅛ liter vinegar
• 80 g honey
• 1 pinch of salt
• 5 g saffron threads

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Rub the lamb shanks with salt. Finely chop the onions and bell peppers. Brown the onions and bell peppers in hot oil. Add the lamb shanks and sear them all over. Dissolve the saffron in a little lukewarm water. Add the cognac, wine, dissolved saffron, and sweet paprika. Let it all simmer for about 10 minutes. Now add enough water to cover the lamb shanks. Simmer for 40 minutes, until cooked through. When the meat is tender, remove the pan (or pot) from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Add the honey and vinegar and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve piping hot! Serve with boiled potatoes and a good red wine.