The Greek word kleftico translates as ‘stolen meat’ and refers to days gone by, when poachers would steal a goat or sheep then cook the pieces slowly in an underground oven or sealed container, so as not to give themselves away by the cooking aromas! The meat simply cooks in its own juices until it falls off the bone. I like to serve this with a pilaf (see below)Kleftico slow-roasted lamb and a bitter green salad.