GRILLED LEG OF LAMB, SAM'S WAY

Grilled Leg of Lamb, Sam's Way image

This lamb recipe comes from a feast that Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton prepared in Charleston, S.C. They found good lamb and decided to cook it two different ways, braised and grilled, to bring different textures and flavors to the plate - and also to nod to the tradition of the paschal lamb in Jewish and Christian springtime traditions.

Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton

Categories dinner, barbecues, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 boneless leg of lamb, 5 to 6 pounds, butterflied
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 handfuls pecan shells, or wood chips, soaked in water

Steps:

Combine the garlic, rosemary and olive oil in a bowl. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then massage with the garlic and rosemary mixture and put the meat in the bowl. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Meanwhile, build a fire in your grill, leaving 1/3 of the cooking area free of coals.
When the fire is hot, sprinkle the pecan shells or wood chips over the fire and place the lamb fat side down. Sear each side of the lamb for approximately 4 minutes each, then remove the lamb to the side of the grill without coals and roast, covered, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Tent in foil for 10 to 15 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams