Best Leg Of Lamb Marinade Recipes

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ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY



Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary image

This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!

Provided by JMASS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time P1DT1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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This dish requires some advance planning, but it is well worth it.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Approximately 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 5-pound leg of lamb
1 clove garlic, peeled and slivered
Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
8-10 marinated plums and 4 tablespoons of their marinade or 1/2 pound marinated mushrooms
8-10 marinated plums and 4 tablespoons of their marinade or 1/2 pound marinated mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 large onion, peeled and sliced in rounds
8 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 pounds ripe plums
5 cups red wine vinegar
4 cups sugar
1 stick cinammon, cut in 2 lengthwise
4 cloves

Steps:

  • Cut off as much fat as possible from the leg. Put onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, sugar and salt into saucepan, pour vinegar and water over them and bring to the boil. Let simmer 1 minute and set aside to cool. Put lamb into saucepan or pot into which it fits snugly, and pour lukewarm marinade over it. When cool refrigerate and turn the leg several times during the next 24 hours. The next day, remove leg from marinade and insert slivered garlic into the meat. Rub with salt and pepper, place in roasting pan and roast at 400 degrees until lamb is just browned (about 10 to 15 minutes). Add marinade ingredients, baste with marinade and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, continuing to baste, until leg is done. A half an hour before roasting is finished, add the pitted, marinated plums or mushrooms with a few tablespoons of their liquid and baste. Serve with the sauce from the pan and white rice.
  • Wash and thoroughly dry plums. Prick all over with a sharp needles and place in a deep enamel or glass dish. Blend vinegar, sugar and spices in another enamel saucepan and bring to the boil. Then pour this mixture evenly over the plums. Let stand another day and the next day repeat this procedure. On the following day, pour plums and marinade into glass jars so that plums are completely covered by liquid.

MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Sangiovese wine
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups loose rosemary leaves, very finely ground (about 3/4 cup)
8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 five-pound butterflied leg of lamb, flattened

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the lamb in a shallow pan, and pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate, turning and rotating the lamb periodically, for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove the lamb from the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap the piece of meat around the rotisserie rod. Secure with clamps and tie the rolled roast together with cotton string.
  • Cook over the prepared coals until the meat is the desired temperature, 145 degrees for medium-rare, 160 degrees for medium, about 2 hours.

GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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The uniform thickness of a butterflied boneless leg of lamb makes it extremely simple to cook and serve. Get the recipe.

Categories     Lamb     Garlic     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Oregano     Gourmet     Easter     Spring     Meat

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
3 10- to 12-inch metal skewers
Special Equipment
a large (2-gallon) heavy-duty sealable plastic bag; 3 or 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in sealable plastic bag. Add lamb and seal bag, pressing out air. Turn bag to coat lamb, then put bag in a shallow baking pan and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  • Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade) and run 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through lamb about 2 inches apart. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over occasionally and, if necessary, moving around on grill to avoid flare-ups, until thermometer registers 125 to 128°F, 8 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board and remove skewers. Let lamb stand, loosely covered with foil, 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 135°F while meat stands.) Cut across the grain into slices.

DELICIOUS SIMPLE MARINADE FOR ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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This was a recipe that I originally got from allrecipes.com and have since modified. It is very simple and quick to make, but it yields one of the most delicious tasting roasts I've ever had. Be prepared for people to ask for seconds!

Provided by Slains Girl

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

75 ml honey, room temperature
30 ml Dijon mustard
30 ml rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried)
15 ml oregano, chopped (fresh or dried)
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 ml lemon juice
5 ml black pepper, freshly ground
5 ml coarse sea salt, freshly ground
5 ml mint, chopped (fresh or dried)

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients. Taste and make adjustments to seasoning according to taste.
  • Using a sharp knife, make several small slits into the leg of lamb to allow marinade to penetrate. Thoroughly baste the leg of lamb in the marinade.
  • Place the lamb, along with the marinade, in a dish big enough to hold the meat. Pour the remaining marinade over it, and place in the refrigerator.
  • Allow to marinate overnight, turning once. Baste meat once more before putting into the oven to roast.
  • Enjoy!

LEG OF LAMB MARINADE



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Categories     Mint

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup white wine vinegar (can use red instead)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons fresh mint, or 1 T dried
2 cloves garlic, large
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, blend together the marinade ingredients.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a large container, stab it randomly.
  • Pour the marinade over the lamb, turn it to get it on all sides and in the slits.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hour, turning occasionally so the meat thoroughly absorbs the marinade flavors.

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