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Barbecued Leg of Lamb Recipe
by Vivien

Barbecued Leg of Lamb

Barbecued leg of lamb marinated overnight in at tangy marinade.

Rating: 4.5/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6

Goes Well With: Rosemary Potatoes, Couscous

Wine and Drink Pairings: Pinot Noir

Ingredients

  • 5 lb leg of lamb butterlied and deboned
  • Marinade: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ clove crushed garlic
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Trim the leg of lamb to an even thickness of 2-2 ½ inches and trim off as much of the lamb fell (fatty tissue)
  2. Marinate lamb for 24 hours in the marinade(turn every 4-6 hours so each side soaks in the solution) and refrigerate.
  3. Bring to room temperature
  4. Insert thermometer in the thickest part o f the meat.
  5. Heat the grill until coals are hot
  6. Barbecue 6-8 inches above hot coals for approximately 45 minutes and baste frequently with the marinade.
  7. Check thermometer (125-130 for medium rare or 135-145 for medium)
  8. Slice on the diagonal in ¼-1/2 inch slices and serve