Best 12 Leg Of Lamb Marinade Recipes

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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)



Lamb Marinade Recipes (from all over the world) image

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

1 cup yogurt, plain, full fat, with live cultures
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
5-6 sprigs mint
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup of dark ale (ex. a porter or a balanced brown ale)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp yellow curry powder
1 star anise
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
small bunch of fresh oregano or 3 tbsp of dried oregano
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

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



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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!

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.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h27m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds (2 pints) plain yogurt (regular or low-fat)
1/2 cup good olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
3/4 cup fresh whole rosemary leaves (2 large bunches)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-pound) butterflied leg of lamb (9 pounds bone-in)

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



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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

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 boneless leg of lamb (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and untied
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Additional salt and pepper

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



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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

2 whole lemons, washed, seeded, and chopped
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves removed
5 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, boned, and cut to lay flat (about 5 pounds)

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



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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



Marinated Leg of Lamb image

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.

LEG OF LAMB MARINADE



Leg of Lamb Marinade image

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.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MOROCCAN MARINADE



Roast Leg of Lamb With Moroccan Marinade image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 leg of lamb, five to six pounds
5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in slivers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 cup boiling water, optional

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



Marinated Boned Leg of Lamb image

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

2/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 cloves garlic, crushe
6 -7 lbs leg of lamb, deboned

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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