GREEK LAMB ROTISSERIE/GRILL METHODS
This Greek-style marinade has strong flavors to complement the strong flavor of lamb. Buy a boneless leg that's been butterflied, or rolled and tied. Unroll it for the marinade to get in everywhere then re-rolling it for even cooking and tenderness. If you happen to buy it with the netting try to save the netting to replace it after marinating. You can grill this flat on the grill as well. This lamb sliced thin is great to make gyro's with!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h50m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut excess fat from leg of lamb.
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or baking dish large enough to accommodate the lamb and mix well. Message marinade into lamb making sure it is in everywhere. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning often.
- Remove from refrigerator to allow it to reach room temperature about 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill.
- Re-roll leg into a roast very tightly and tie.
- Place lamb on middle of the rotisserie skewer making sure it is balanced and secure.
- Reduce temperature to low. Cook for 2 hours brushing with remaining marinade every 1/2 hour.
- When the middle of the meat reaches a temperature of about 145 degrees remove from grill.
- Let a leg of lamb rest for 20 minutes before you start carving it up. This will even out the temperature, make sure it's completely done and allow the juices to flow back into the meat.
- Carve the meat, starting from the thick end and work our way down to the shank.
- Alternate cooking Method:.
- Start by grilling the leg over a medium high direct heat to sear the surface. This will give the meat a crusty surface and add texture. Turn every 5 minutes to sear the surface evenly. On the rotisserie you won't have to worry about this. Grill over this direct heat for about 15 minutes then move to indirect grilling and cut the temperature down to a medium heat. Watch for flare-ups during the direct grilling phase. The leg of lamb will need about 20 minutes per pound to cook so plan accordingly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.2
GREEK STYLE ROTISSERIE BONELESS LEG OF LAMB
I love Greek style roasted meat, and I think lamb is the perfect roasting meat. I combined the two styles and came up with this recipe. It's juicy, flavorful, succulent, and unlike anything I've seen anywhere else. It goes especially good with a savory risotto and a dry red wine.
Provided by graftonr
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Open leg of lamb to expose the"boned" side.
- Dry leg with paper towel.
- Brush entire leg with olive oil.
- Rub Cavender's® into entire surface of leg.
- Rub garlic into the exposed surface of the boneless leg.
- Strip rosemary sprigs and spread leaves along exposed surface of boneless leg.
- Layer exposed half with feta cheese.
- Pat cheese into surface of the leg.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Roll leg like a jelly roll and tie with cooking string.
- Sprinkle any remaining Cavender's over the leg.
- Put on a rotisserie and cook until meat reaches 135 degrees, or about 75 minutes. (Or roast at 350 degrees until temp is 135 and let rest 15 minutes.).
- Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Serve with whatever you like. A nice risotto works well, as well as fresh steamed veggies.
- Juices make a wonderful gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.8, Fat 49.7, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 173.2, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1, Protein 43.8
GREEK GRILLED LEG OF LAMB: GYROS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h52m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thinly slice the lamb and place the meat in the center of the pita breads. Top with Tzatziki Sauce and chopped tomatoes, and serve.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
ROASTED LEG OF LAMB (GYROS)
Steps:
- Finely chop up 1/2 of the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Mash the garlic and salt together with the flat-side of a knife into a paste. Add the oregano and continue to mash until incorporated. Put the garlic-oregano paste in a small bowl, add the lemon juice and 1 cup of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining garlic into thin slivers.
- Put the lamb on a large platter, and trim any excess fat. Cut the lamb in 1/2 lengthwise so you have 2 large pieces. Make slits all over the meat with a sharp knife, and push the garlic slivers inside. Rub 1/2 of the garlic-oregano paste all over the lamb and season the meat with salt and pepper. Roll up each piece of lamb lengthwise and tie with butcher's twine to hold the roasts together. Put the lamb on a large platter and slather with the remaining garlic-oregano paste. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wipe off the excess paste from the lamb so it won't burn in the oven. Place a large roasting pan over 2 burners on medium-high flame and coat with a fair amount of olive oil. Put the lamb roasts in the roasting pan and sear to form a nice brown crust on all sides. Transfer the pan (and lamb) to the oven and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; it should be pink in the center and the internal temperature reads 130 degrees F. Allow the lamb to stand 10 minutes to let the juices settle before and slicing.
- Cut off the butcher's twine and thinly slice the lamb. Place the meat in the center of the pita breads. Top with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and tzatziki.
- Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine with a fork. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
GREEK-STYLE ROTISSERIE BONELESS LEG OF LAMB
Put your rotisserie to use and cook up some Greek-style lamb leg. Greek seasoning, fresh rosemary, and feta cheese give the lamb loads of flavor.
Provided by ladybug
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Open leg of lamb to expose the "boned" side. Dry leg with paper towel. Brush entire leg with olive oil. Rub Cavender's into entire surface of leg. Rub garlic into the exposed surface of the boneless leg. Strip rosemary sprigs and spread leaves along exposed surface of boneless leg. Layer exposed half with feta cheese. Pat cheese into surface of the leg. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Roll leg like a jelly roll and tie with cooking string. Sprinkle any remaining Cavender's over the leg. Put on a rotisserie and cook until meat reaches 135 degrees F, or about 75 minutes. (Or roast at 350 degrees F until temp is 135 degrees F and let rest 15 minutes.) Let rest for 15 minutes. Serve with whatever you like--fresh steamed veggies. Juices make a wonderful gravy.
Nutrition Facts :
ROAST LEG OF LAMB, GREEK STYLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Under running water, trim the outer layer of fat from the lamb and blot dry. Allow the lamb to reach room temperature and squeeze the juice from the lemons over the lamb. Slice cloves of garlic, lengthwise.
- Put salt and pepper into a small container. Cut 6 small slots into each side of the leg of lamb, about 1-inch deep. Insert garlic slivers, followed by salt and pepper, into the lamb. Lightly sprinkle top of lamb with oregano. Pour the water into a roasting pan, add lamb, and cover with foil. Roast on lowest rack of oven for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove foil, lower heat to 375 degrees and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until lamb reaches desired temperature. Remove and let lamb stand about 30 minutes as the lamb continues to cook. To test the temperature of the meat, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the leg without touching the bone. For rare lamb, the thermometer should register 140 degrees. For medium, the thermometer should register 145 degrees.
GREEK MARINATED LEG OF LAMB
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place lamb leg into a large resealable plastic bag. Make the marinade by combining in a medium bowl 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, 1/4 cup fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and mix well.
- Pour marinade over lamb, making sure the meat is completely coated. Seal bag well and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for 4 to 6 hours before grilling.
- Heat the grill to medium or medium-low if your grill runs hot. Remove lamb from the bag and discard the marinade. Thread lamb onto the spit and secure tightly.
- Place the spit on the grill and cook until the interior of the meat reaches 145 F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove the lamb roast from the grill and from the rotisserie forks. Cover meat lightly with aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Carve the meat, arrange on a platter, and drizzle with herb dressing, serving the remaining dressing in a small pitcher or bowl on the side.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place 1/4 cup chopped oregano, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper into a blender or food processor and pulse until mixed well.
- Store any leftovers in a screw-top jar at room temperature or refrigerated. Allow it to come to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 890 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 281 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 78 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 556 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 61 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEG OF LAMB-BONELESS-GREEK STYLE
Make and share this Leg of Lamb-Boneless-Greek Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Whisk well.
- Place lamb in a shallow baking dish and cover with marinade, turning to coat.
- Marinate for 3 hours or overnight, turning a few times.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Remove lamb and place on a roasting rack over a baking dish.
- Cook for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for another 40 minutes.
- Test for desired doneness.
- Remove lamb from oven, sprinkle reserved lemon juice over cooked meat, wrap in foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.7, Fat 82.7, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 260.8, Sodium 1376, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 68.2
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