Discover the culinary delight of tender and succulent roasted leg of lamb, infused with a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer the smoky kiss of a barbecue grill or the gentle warmth of an oven, this dish promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we guide you through the essential steps to craft the perfect BBQ or roasted spiced leg of lamb, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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BBQ OR ROASTED SPICED LEG OF LAMB
Delicious either roasted or barbecued. Check internal temperature. You want it to be pink (160°F). Remember that it continues to cook a bit after you remove it from the cooking source Don't be shy with the garlic. Try serving a bit of Horseradish on the side as well as mint jelly. In the pictures I cooked a very small leg just large enough for 2 people.It was excellent
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the Lamb fat side down on a plate or Pyrex dish.
- Mix garlic with the oil.
- Salt & pepper.
- Work the mixture into the folds covering the lamb surface completely.
- Grind the three herbs together and spread over underside of the lamb. Rub it into the lamb well.
- To BBQ: Place meat skin side down on an oiled grill. Close the cover and cook over medium high heat for approx 45 minutes. Watch for flame ups, but do not flip the roast.
- To Roast: Pour the wine and water into the roasting pan and bake in 375°F oven for 1 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (oven roast potatoes for the last 40 minutes with the roast).
- Let stand 5 minutes before carving.
- Check internal temperature: 160°F is medium rare - just pink.
SPICY LEG OF LAMB
There are so many ways to make things spicy. Here, we are going to use a two-pronged attack plan: dry spices and fresh chiles. I love the "cooked in" spices that meld seamlessly with the meat and the surprise of the fresh chiles and vinegar to finish. I also like taking a few minutes to make a sauce once the meat comes out of the oven. This allows a period for the meat to rest before carving.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- The objective: A nice, pink, juicy leg of lamb has a final temperature of about 120 degrees F. Use a shallow roasting pan or baking sheet with a fitted rack. Elevating the lamb slightly off the bottom of the roasting pan allows the hot air to better circulate around the meat as it cooks.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toast the spices: In a medium bowl, combine the cayenne, fennel seeds, dry mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Mix the spices and pour them out onto a baking sheet. Place the tray inside the oven for 1 minute to warm the spices and allow them to toast slightly. This will awaken their flavors. Remove the tray from the oven.
- Make the paste to coat the leg of lamb: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, molasses and salt. Add the toasted spices and mix together to create a paste. Coat all sides of the leg in the seasoning paste. If you have time, allow the lamb to sit out for about an hour and come closer to room temperature. Alternatively, you can marinate the lamb like this for several hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Cook the lamb: Place the lamb leg in the center of the fitted rack on the roasting pan and place it in the center of the oven. Cook, undisturbed, for 30 minutes. Use an instant-read meat thermometer and take the temperature of the thickest part of the leg meat. Your meat thermometer should read about 85 degrees F. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Ideally, the thickest part of the leg should come to about 118 degrees F. Remove the lamb from the roasting pan to a flat surface to rest.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustard. Place the fresh chiles on a flat surface and, with a small knife, cut them both into thin rounds, ribs, seeds and all.
- Pour off some of the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan. Put the pan on top of a burner on your stove. Start a low heat under the pan and when the drippings begin to sizzle, add in the mustard, vinegar and fresh chiles. Taste for seasoning. Pour over the leg of lamb.
- Carve the meat: Begin carving at the loin end of the leg; you want to carve at a right-angle relative to the grain of the meat. Observe that this meat has lines almost like a piece of wood, aim the blade of your knife at a right-angle to the grain and slice thin pieces. Arrange the slices on a platter with the sauce.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h27m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for up to 3 days.
- Bring the lamb to room temperature. Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Scrape the marinade off the lamb, wipe the meat with paper towels, and season it generously with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with oil to keep the lamb from sticking, and grill on both sides until the internal temperature is 120 to 125 degrees for rare. This will take 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how hot the grill is.
- Remove the lamb to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Then slice and serve.
SPICE-RUBBED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB
Categories Herb Lamb Marinate Low Carb Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine first 13 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. Add oil and lemon juice and process until well blended.
- Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Pour spice mixture over lamb; seal bag. Turn bag several times and rub spice mixture into lamb. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from marinade; shake off excess. Grill lamb to desired doneness or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F, for medium-rare about 15 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut lamb into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange on platter and serve.
THE BEST BBQ LEG OF LAMB
The name says it all. The meat must marinate for at least 24 hours prior to cooking. Thank you Sheryl for the recipe. Based on a recent review to clarify the tomato sauce is tomato ketchup not puree.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate at least for 1 day.
- Best on BBQ slowly cooked over a low flame for a few hours.
- Or you can bake in the oven at 180 Degrees C for about 1 1/2 hours or longer.
- Absolutely delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 1162.7, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 20.7, Protein 51.9
INDIAN SPICED BARBECUED LAMB
Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a hand blender or mini food processor, whizz marinade ingredients to a smooth paste, then season with salt. Lay the lamb in a ceramic dish and coat with the marinade. Cover in cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hrs or preferably overnight.
- If you are using a charcoal barbecue, wait for the coals to become white and glowing (light the barbecue about an hour before you want to cook the lamb). If using a gas barbecue, cook the lamb over medium heat. Lift lamb out of the marinade and barbecue, flesh-side down, for about 25 mins. Flip it over and give the fat side about 15 mins. When the lamb has a dark brown crust and is cooked to your liking, leave it to rest on a board for 15 mins. (If the weather forces you indoors, the lamb can be roasted at 220C/200C fan/gas 7 for about an hour for pink meat; the breads can be cooked on a very hot griddle).
- To serve, carve the lamb into thick slices and scatter with the coriander and some of the Pickled red onion (see below). Serve the remaining onion in a dish alongside the raita and breads (see recipes, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 62 grams protein, Sodium 0.36 milligram of sodium
GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB
A butterflied leg of lamb, which cooks quickly and evenly on the grill, has been split down the center, then unfolded and spread open to resemble a butterfly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place lamb in a large shallow dish with marinade, and turn to coat. Cover; marinate 1 hour at room temperature or up to overnight in refrigerator, turning occasionally. (Bring to room temperature before grilling.)
- Heat grill to medium-high. Thread several metal skewers through lamb in both directions to hold meat together during cooking.
- Grill lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 140 degrees for medium rare, 10 to 15 minutes per side. Let the meat rest, covered, about 10 minutes. Remove the skewers. Slice the meat thinly, against the grain where possible.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 35 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: For this recipe, a leg of lamb is ideal. It's a large, flavorful cut that can be cooked in a variety of ways.
- Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the lamb for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the lamb to the desired doneness: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the lamb leg and the desired doneness. For medium-rare lamb, cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound. For medium lamb, cook for about 1 hour and 30 minutes per pound. For well-done lamb, cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes per pound.
- Let the lamb rest before carving: Once the lamb is cooked, let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Roasted lamb is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Roasted or BBQ spiced leg of lamb is an impressive and delicious dish that's perfect for special occasions. By following these tips, you can create a mouthwatering lamb dish that your friends and family will love. Whether you prefer a traditional roasted lamb or a smoky grilled lamb, this recipe has something for everyone. So fire up your grill or oven and get ready to enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
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