GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH MANGO AND MINT SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 ounces olive oil
3 ounces good red wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus more for inserting in meat
2 tablespoons chopped lavender leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 orange, peeled in strips with potato peeler
4 ounces sliced onion
4 star anise buds, cracked
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, separate the muscles and trim any connective tissue
Garlic cloves, peeled
Hawaiian sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 ounces good dry white wine
3 ounces mango puree
1 Hawaiian (Thai) chili pepper finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2-ounces veal stock
2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint leaves
Fresh ground black pepper
Vegetable, grilled
Mango slices, grilled
Feta cheese
Mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients together and pour over lamb. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove lamb from marinade. Stud with garlic cloves and rosemary leaves.
  • Season with Hawaiian sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill to medium-rare, (130 degrees F internal temperature registers on an instant-read thermometer), over kiawe wood coals. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • In a small saucepot add the vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to turn light brown. Add wine and cook down, reducing by half. Add the remaining ingredients and half the mint. Simmer 10 minutes to let flavors marry. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining mint just before serving.
  • Slice the lamb thinly across the grain. On a platter, fan the lamb over grilled vegetables and grilled mango. Top the lamb with some of the sauce. Garnish with crumbled Feta cheese and mint sprigs.

kiya hall
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try cooking the lamb for less time next time.


HAMMOUD Hussein
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Yakubu Catherine
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit next time.


Famdil Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Oralia Gonzalez
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This is my go-to recipe for special occasions. The lamb is always a hit, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tracey Jameson
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Rebecca Naomi
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Vulture vern juggalo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ikhlak Khan
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try marinating the lamb for longer next time.


Gerald Montrel
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the lamb and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


David Nunez
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the lamb so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Subahan deen
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This grilled leg of lamb with mango and mint sauce was an absolute delight! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully.