Barbecued Middle Eastern Lamb

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Steps

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Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.

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Pierce the lamb all over with a small sharp knife.

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Place the lamb on a large plate or container.

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Pour the marinade over the lamb and massage it into the meat , coating it well.

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Cover the lamb and leave it to marinate for 12-48 hours.

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Heat a barbecue to moderate-high and place the lamb on the rack , coating it well with the marinade.

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If possible place the lid over the lamb and leave it to cook slowly for 1 1 / 2 hours , coating it with the marinade and turning it each 30 minutes.

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Remove the lamb from the direct heat and allow it to rest in a warm place for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

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Ingredients

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leg of lamb, flat leaf parsley, mint leaves, coriander, fresh thyme, garlic, ginger, red chile, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, lemon, juice and zest of, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper