Grilled Leg of Lamb

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: The Mediterranean Feast

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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 12 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 12 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 27 min

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Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.

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Debbie Calais, ME 09-21-2009
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Yum!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe! Unfortunately I didn't have the yogurt on hand and it's hard to find greek style yogurt here, but the... marinade is still amazing. Served the roasted sqaush salad with it. Great dinner!!! I love Ina!!Read more
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carole Indianapolis, IN 04-16-2009
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Grilled Leg of Lamb
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This is the second time that I have made this lamb dish for Easter and it is wonderful. Great flavor and tender! Family who... aren't fans of lamb loved the dish! It is wonderful to serve with the Tzatziki (cucumber, mint, and yogurt), Tabbouleh, and hummus for the meal. If any leftovers, serve in a pita pocket! Great! Carole, Indianapolis, INRead more
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Donna Kiawah Island, SC 09-06-2008
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Good enough to search for...
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I didn't have my cookbooks with me on summer vacation and search for this one because it is so easy and delicious!
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anita victor, MT 08-06-2007
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The BEST!
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trying the leg of lamb it was so great we have passed it on to sooo many people who also loved it it is the BEST!and the... easiest! If you love lamb this is the recipe for you!Read more
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Paula Ft. Myers, FL 05-22-2007
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Wow
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that was so good I would eat it everyday if I had to !!! WOW
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ELAINE Port St. Lucie, FL 02-07-2005
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awesome
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This is juicy and succulent. Easy to do. I absolutely love your show. Is there a CD or tape I can buy? Thanks, fingerlinks