04/02/2018
Grilled Leg of Lamb, marinated for two days....this is how you do it:
Purchase a deboned leg of lamb. Cut away any excess fat, leaving a small covering on the top. Place the fat side down on a cutting board. Any place where the meat seems thicker than the majority, make a butterfly cut into the meat to open it up like a book. This means you will make a cut, half way down the thickness of the meat, cutting parallel to the board. Do not cut all the way through, then press it open like a book. With a mallet, pound out the meat to make it the same thickness throughout.
In a bowl, mix together 1 Whole head (not clove) of garlic that has been peeled and chopped, 1 bunch of fresh Italian Parsley stems removed and chopped, 2 Tbl Capers chopped, 2 Tbl fresh Mint chopped, 1/2 C freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/2 C Olive Oil, 3 Green Onions White and green parts chopped, 2 tsp Kosher Salt, 2 tsp coarse black ground pepper. Place the prepared lamb in a gallon sized bag, drizzle marinade over it. Seal the bag, then massage the mixture in the meat, place in fridge up to 2 days before grilling, turning every 12 hours.
Start your grill and heat on medium high. Place the meat flat or open on the grill, fatty side down. Close the lid and allow to cook for 10 minutes, then flip. The meat will char from the olive oil, but this adds great flavor. Cook until a digital thermometer registers 125-130 F in the thickest part. Remove and tent with foil. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. Cut in thin strips against the grain.
A four pound Leg will serve around 6 people