Grilled Leg Of Lamb With Red Wine Garlic Mustard And Sage Recipes

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

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.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH RED WINE, GARLIC, MUSTARD, AND SAGE

Steps:

• Whisk wine, shallots, mustard, 1/3 cup chopped sage, oil, and garlic in medium glass bowl.
• Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to small bowl; reserve for sauce.
• Cover and chill.
• Place leg of lamb in 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
• Pour remaining marinade into bag; seal.
• Turn bag to coat, arranging lamb in 1 flat piece.
• Place lamb in marinade on rimmed baking sheet. Chill overnight, turning occasionally.
• Combine reserved 1/2 cup marinade and beef broth in small saucepan.
• Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
• Cool, cover, and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
• Remove lamb from plastic bag and transfer to large rimmed baking sheet with some marinade still clinging.
• Open lamb like book and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Transfer lamb to grill.
• Cover and grill until charred and instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 135°F for medium-rare, about 10 minutes per side (some thicker pieces can be cut away from leg and grilled longer if desired).
• Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes.
• Rewarm sauce.
• Whisk in butter and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped sage.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Thinly slice lamb against grain. Transfer to platter.
• Spoon some of sauce over. Garnish with fresh sage sprigs, if desired.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients and place in a one-gallon resealable plastic bag. Unfold the lamb and examine how the butcher butterflied it. You may need to further cut it so the meat is of fairly uniform thickness. You may also have to cut it into 2 to 3 smaller, easier to handle portions. Add lamb to plastic bag and marinate in fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Place lamb on grill over well-heated coals or low-medium flame gas grill. Turn lamb 2 to 3 times while grilling and remove once degree of doneness is achieved (measure with instant-read thermometer). Allow meat to rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with any/all of the following: 1. Reduced marinade (cook down while grilling meat); 2. Fresh garlic aioli; 3. Raspberry jalapeno sauce (recipe below)
• Serve this to someone who thinks they don't like lamb. It's a huge hit at our annual July 4th barbecue.
• Sweat the garlic, onions and peppers in the butter. Add preserves, stirring constantly until liquefied. Add wine and reduce to syrupy consistency.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH RED WINE, GARLIC, MUSTARD AND SAGE

Steps:

• Whisk wine, shallots, mustard, 1/3 cup chopped sage, oil, and garlic in medium glass bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to small bowl; reserve for sauce. Cover and chill. Place leg of lamb in 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour remaining marinade into bag; seal. Turn bag to coat, arranging lamb in 1 flat piece. Place lamb in marinade on rimmed baking sheet. Chill overnight, turning occasionally.
• Combine reserved 1/2 cup marinade and beef broth in small saucepan. Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from plastic bag and transfer to large rimmed baking sheet with some marinade still clinging. Open lamb like book and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. Transfer lamb to grill. Cover and grill until charred and instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 135°F for medium-rare, about 10 minutes per side (some thicker pieces can be cut away from leg and grilled longer if desired). Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes. Rewarm sauce. Whisk in butter and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped sage.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thinly slice lamb against grain. Transfer to platter. Spoon some of sauce over. Garnish with fresh sage sprigs, if desired. Serve with additional sauce alongside.
• What to drink :
• A New Zealand Pinot Noir is a great pairing for the lamb. Try the Sherwood Estate 2007 Pinot Noir ($15). The plum and cherry flavors and toasty oak finish are delicious with the grilled meat.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Have ready a dish large enough to accommodate the lamb in a single layer. Place the coriander, dill, and fennel seeds in a spice grinder, and finely grind.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ground spice mixture, garlic, rosemary, sage, mint, and olive oil. Spread the mixture on both sides of each lamb section. Place lamb in dish, and transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot. Season lamb with salt and pepper, and place lamb on grill. Cook until medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
• Transfer lamb to a cutting board. Let meat stand 5 minutes. Slice, and serve.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC, AND MUSTARD

Steps:

• Open lamb like book on work surface. Using tip of small knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb. Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves. Insert garlic slices into slits in lamb. Combine remaining 4 garlic cloves, mustard, olive oil, white wine, rosemary, and lemon juice in processor. Blend until coarse puree forms. Spread underside of lamb with half of puree. Place lamb, seasoned side down, in 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining puree over top of lamb. Cover lamb with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• Let lamb stand at room temperature 2 hours. Coat grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle lamb generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 17 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to cutting board; let rest 10 to 20 minutes.
• Thinly slice lamb against grain. Overlap slices on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs.
• What to drink:
• Syrah would be delicious with the grilled lamb. Mix things up by skipping California and Australian Syrahs and going with an Italian Syrah instead. One to try: the velvety, full-bodied 2006 Villa Pillo Syrah Toscana ($16, Italy).

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Lay lamb out flat, and sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Put oil in baking dish large enough to hold lamb. Add lamb, and sprinkle on both sides with mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, rosemary, bay leaves, lemon juice and red wine. Turn and rub lamb so it is evenly coated with the ingredients. Marinate in a cool place for 1 or 2 hours, or in a refrigerator up to 6 hours. If lamb is refrigerated, let it return to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat a charcoal grill or oven broiler.
• Remove lamb from marinade and reserve marinade. If a grill is used, put lamb flat on grill. If broiler is used, place lamb under broiler 4 to 5 inches from heat. Cook lamb uncovered on grill or under broiler about 15 minutes. Turn and cook 10 to 15 minutes on second side. For medium or well-done meat, cook longer.
• Meanwhile, in a baking pan large enough to hold lamb, bring reserved marinade to a boil, stirring until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, and swirl in butter and parsley. Transfer lamb to marinade pan, cover loosely with foil and keep warm. Let meat rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Slice thinly and serve with pan gravy.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB, SAM'S WAY

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, rosemary and olive oil in a bowl. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then massage with the garlic and rosemary mixture and put the meat in the bowl. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Meanwhile, build a fire in your grill, leaving 1/3 of the cooking area free of coals.
• When the fire is hot, sprinkle the pecan shells or wood chips over the fire and place the lamb fat side down. Sear each side of the lamb for approximately 4 minutes each, then remove the lamb to the side of the grill without coals and roast, covered, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
• Tent in foil for 10 to 15 minutes, and serve.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH RED WINE, GARLIC AND HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients in large glass baking dish.
• Arrange lamb chops in single layer in dish; turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning and basting often.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; keep chilled.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Transfer lamb to plate.
• Mix honey into marinade.
• Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning and basting with marinade often, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.