Grilled Leg of Lamb Jamaican Style Recipe

Name: Grilled Leg of Lamb Jamaican Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 scallion, green part only, finely chopped; 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 scallion, green part only, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 boneless leg of lamb, 4 to 5 pounds, butterflied

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1 scallion, green part only, finely chopped
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 scallion, green part only, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup dark rum
1 boneless leg of lamb, 4 to 5 pounds, butterflied

1
Place a medium saute pan over medium heat, add the oil and the onion, bell pepper, scallion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the chopped mango, lime juice, and salt and stir until combined.
3
Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
4
Transfer to sealable container and refrigerate until you are ready to pack, up to 24 hours.
5
Place the oil, onion, scallion, garlic, jalapeno, allspice, lime juice, and rum in the bowl of a blender and puree until just smooth.
6
Coat both sides of the lamb with the marinade, place it in a sealed container, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
7
Prepare coals for a medium-hot fire.
8
When the coals are ready, grill the lamb for 22 minutes, turning once.
9
With a sharp knife, cut away the thinner middle section of the leg and transfer it to a platter.
10
Leave the thicker end pieces to cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, turning once.
11
Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before cutting it on the diagonal into thin slices.
12
If some sections are still too rare, lay the slices on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
13
Serve with the mango relish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped, 1 scallion, green part only, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Leg of Lamb Jamaican Style 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.

Grilled Leg of Lamb Jamaican Style

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