GREEK GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

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My sister-in-law taught me how to make lamb in this way. It must be marinated overnight for maximum flavor. This is our favorite Sunday lunch (we have it with oven-roasted potatoes and a big salad).

Provided by silky

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leg of lamb, about 5 to 6 pounds,bone removed
1 cup olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped mint leaves

Steps:

  • Pound lamb until it is an even thickness.
  • Place it in a shallow glass dish.
  • Mix remaining ingredients until well-blended and pour over lamb.
  • Turn meat in marinade, cover, and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
  • Drain lamb and reserve marinade.
  • Place meat on grill 6 inches above gray coals and grill for 40 to 45 minutes, brushing with marinade and turning every 10 minutes.
  • Let lamb rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut meat into thin slices (lamb will be pink) and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 778.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.1

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