Preparing a leg of lamb marinade is an art form, a careful balance of flavors and textures that can elevate this classic dish to new heights. Whether you prefer a bold and savory marinade or a more subtle and herbaceous blend, there are endless possibilities to explore. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect leg of lamb marinade, ensuring a tender and flavorful result that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LAMB MARINADE RECIPES (FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD)
From several options of marinade for lamb chops to other cuts of lamb marinade recipes. On average each yields just over a cup - enough for a leg of lamb, lamb shoulder or four to six lamb chops. More ideas in the post.
Provided by CraftBeering
Categories Cooking Tips and How Tos
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Mint Yogurt Marinade - chop the mint, mince the garlic, squeeze the lemon juice and mix the ingredients together. Cover the lamb chops completely. This marinade also tenderizes, so do not use it overnight - 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
- For the Spiced Dark Ale Marinade - first soak the star anise in the ale for 5 minutes then add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until combined. Cover the lamb chops with the marinade.
- For the Greek Marinade - chop the oregano (or use the dried version) and mince the garlic. Mix all the ingredients and rub all over the lamb chops.
DELICIOUS SIMPLE MARINADE FOR ROAST LEG OF LAMB
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
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!
GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB
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.
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.
MARINATED GRILLED LAMB
It's fun to fire up the grill on Easter, especially if you live in a cold climate! A mild marinade we created fabulously flavors lamb.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine first 9 ingredients; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours. , Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Drain lamb, discarding marinade. Place rosemary sprig on lamb; roll up and tie with kitchen string, leaving a portion of the sprig exposed. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper., Grill lamb, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from grill; tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Discard rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND ROSEMARY
The longer the lamb marinates in the seasoning paste, the better flavor you'll have. Anywhere from 1 to 24 hours will work, but overnight is best. Slice the leftovers for pita stuffed sandwiches topped with tabbouleh.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chopped lemon, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor. A blender can also be used, if done in batches. If you have neither, finely chop all ingredients together.
- Open up the lamb and lay it flat. Spread and massage the lemon paste evenly over the inside and outside of the lamb. Place in a baking dish and cover, or in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place the meat in the oven and after 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Roast for 45 minutes, or until medium rare, 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY
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
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
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
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
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
LEG OF LAMB MARINADE
Categories Mint
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MOROCCAN MARINADE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from leg of lamb. Make shallow incisions into the leg and insert a garlic sliver in each.
- Combine the spices with oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and fresh coriander to make a paste. Rub the paste over the lamb, place it in a roasting pan, cover and let stand 3 to 4 hours in a cool place or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees. Roast leg of lamb to the desired degree of doneness, basting once or twice during roasting. After about one hour and 10 minutes, internal temperature should be 120 to 125 degrees, medium rare. Allow to rest 10 minutes before carving. Juices can be used to make a gravy if desired. To do so pour fat from roasting pan, add the boiling water and, scraping the pan, cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Strain into a sauceboat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 816, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 61 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 189 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
MARINATED BONED LEG OF LAMB
Wonderful roasted leg of lamb. Either you drool over it or you despise it. You can also BBQ this recipe. Very tender results from this recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 Servings depending on the size of the leg
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Marinate the lamb overnight in the fridge.
- Drain the meat next morning but reserve the marinade.
- Put the leg on a rack, fat side up.
- Brush with marinade and broil for 10 minutes on each side or until golden, baste occasionally.
- Place lamb on middle rack lower temp to 325f and roast until just pink apprx 2 hrs (depending on the size of the roast)- Check internal temp and if done ahead of the time remove from oven and cover with foil.
- Remember that the lamb will continue to cook even out of the oven.
- For the last 40 minutes roast some potatoes around the roast.
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality leg of lamb for the best flavor and texture. Look for a leg that is firm and has a good amount of marbling.
- Trim any excess fat from the leg of lamb before marinating it. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat more easily.
- Use a flavorful marinade that will complement the lamb. Some popular options include garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the leg of lamb for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours. The longer you marinate it, the more flavor it will absorb.
- When you're ready to cook the leg of lamb, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast the lamb for about 20 minutes per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
- Let the leg of lamb rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Leg of lamb is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can make sure that your leg of lamb is cooked to perfection every time.
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