Dad'S Grilled Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Dad'S Grilled Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons); 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn and divided; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ounce anchovies, chopped (about 4 fillets); 1 cup applewood chips; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn and divided
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 ounce anchovies, chopped (about 4 fillets)
1 cup applewood chips
Cooking spray

1
Sprinkle lamb evenly with salt and pepper; let stand 10 minutes. Combine juice, 3/4 cup mint, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and anchovies in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add lamb to bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
2
Remove grill rack from grill; set aside. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to high (if using a gas grill, heat other side to medium). Add wood chips directly to flames. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place grill rack on grill.
3
Remove lamb from marinade; discard marinade. Add lamb over hot side of grill. Cover and grill 8 minutes or until lamb is lightly charred. Turn lamb over, and place on cooler side of grill; cover and grill 4 to 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill; let stand 15 minutes. Cut lamb across the grain into thin slices; place on serving platter. Drizzle slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with remaining mint leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons), and more.

Yes, Dad'S Grilled Leg Of Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dad'S Grilled Leg Of Lamb

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