- 1 (6-pound) trimmed boneless leg of lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Garnish: fresh rosemary, fresh oregano, parsley, lemon wedges
- Rinse lamb and pat dry. In a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic, soy sauce, dried rosemary, dried oregano, and salt; add lamb, turning to coat. Seal, and chill for 8 hours, turning occasionally. Remove lamb from marinade, discarding marinade. Pat dry with paper towels, and let stand for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Coat cold grill grate with nonstick cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to medium-low heat (250° to 300°).
- Grill lamb, covered with grill lid, for 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 140° for medium rare; remove from grill. Tent with aluminum foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice lamb, and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, if desired.
Note: To roast in oven: Prepare recipe through step 1. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 11/2 to 2 hours, or until desired degree of doneness.
Note: To grill on an indoor electric grill: Prepare recipe through step 1. Preheat a two-sided contact indoor electric grill, George Foreman®, according to manufacturer’s instructions, to Medium. Place lamb on food grate, and close lid; grill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until desired degree of doneness.
- Yields: 8 servings
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Chilling Time: 8 hours, Standing Time: 40 minutes, Grilling Time: 1 hour
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