member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to MEAN CHEF      

Recipe Categories:

    Grilled Leg of Lamb


    Source of Recipe


    ???

    List of Ingredients




    2 lbs regular plain yogurt or low-fat yogurt (2 pints)
    1/2 cup olive oil, plus more olive oil, for brushing grill
    1 lemon, zest of
    1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)
    3/4 cup whole fresh rosemary leaves (2 large bunches)
    2 teaspoons kosher salt
    1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1 (5 lb) butterflied leg of lamb (9 pounds bone-in)

    Recipe



    Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large non-reactive bowl.
    Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with marinade.
    Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for up to 3 days.
    Bring the lamb to room temperature.
    Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.
    Scrape the marinade off the lamb, wipe the meat with paper towels, and season it generously with salt and pepper.
    Brush the grill with oil to keep the lamb from sticking, and grill on both sides until the internal temperature is 120 to 125 degrees for rare.
    Remove the lamb to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
    Then slice and serve

 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |