Bbq Or Roasted Spiced Leg Of Lamb


Delicious either roasted or barbecued. Check internal temperature. You want it to be pink (160°f). Remember that it continues to cook a bit after you remove it from the cooking source don't be shy with the garlic. Try serving a bit of horseradish on the side as well as mint jelly. in the pictures i cooked a very small leg just large enough for 2 people.it was excellent

Steps


Place the lamb fat side down on a plate or pyrex dish.
Mix garlic with the oil.
Salt & pepper.
Work the mixture into the folds covering the lamb surface completely.
Grind the three herbs together and spread over underside of the lamb.
Rub it into the lamb well.
To bbq: place meat skin side down on an oiled grill.
Close the cover and cook over medium high heat for approx 45 minutes.
Watch for flame ups , but do not flip the roast.
To roast: pour the wine and water into the roasting pan and bake in 375f oven for 1 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160f.
Let stand 5 minutes before carving.
Check internal temperature: 160f is medium rare - just pink.

Ingredients


butterflied leg of lamb, garlic cloves, olive oil, dried marjoram, dried thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper, wine, water