Barbequed Marinated Lamb Leg
Try this recipe for barbecued marinated lamb leg. This marinade works well with any cut of lamb. You can also choose to keep the leg in one piece, or chop it into smaller chunks – whatever suits your mood.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 x 2.5 kg leg of lamb, bone removed and butterflied
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, bruised and roughly chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp of salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- Zest and juice of two lemons
METHOD
- Trim the lamb of any excess fat and stab grooves into the meat with a sharp knife. Place the lamb in a shallow container where it will fit snugly.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients and pour over the lamb, using your hands to rub it in well.
- Cover, refrigerate and leave to marinate overnight.
- When ready to cook, cook on a barbecue or in an oven on medium-high heat, turning constantly. A whole leg will take around 20-30 minutes to cook – less for smaller portions.
- Leave to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
