Greek Grilled Leg Of Lamb: Gyros Recipe

Name: Greek Grilled Leg Of Lamb: Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of visible fat; 5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into 20 slivers; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 16 pita breads; Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows; Chopped tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of visible fat
5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into 20 slivers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
16 pita breads
Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows
Chopped tomatoes

1
With a sharp knife, make 20 slits across 1 side of the lamb and insert the garlic slivers. Place in a large non-reactive dish.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the lamb and rub evenly across the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 and up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
3
Remove from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Season lightly on all sides with Essence. Brush a grill lightly with olive oil and preheat to medium heat.
4
Remove the lamb from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for medium-rare, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the grill and transfer to a platter. Tent with foil and let rest for 12 minutes before carving.
5
Thinly slice the lamb and place the meat in the center of the pita breads. Top with Tzatziki Sauce and chopped tomatoes, and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of visible fat, 5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into 20 slivers, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Greek Grilled Leg Of Lamb: Gyros 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.

Greek Grilled Leg Of Lamb: Gyros

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