grilled butterflied leg of lamb with tarragon

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

I am just trying out lamb. I thought grilling might be the best first try! There is an 8 hour marinating time that is not included in the prep time!!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled butterflied leg of lamb with tarragon

  • 5-6 lb
    leg of lamb, boned and butterflied (i have my butcher do this)
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 c
    tarragon vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    mustard seeds
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced fresh tarragon

How To Make grilled butterflied leg of lamb with tarragon

  • 1
    Trim fat off of the lamb. Rub garlic and pepper over the entire surface of the lamb. Place the lamb in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • 2
    Combine the vinegar and other ingredients. Stir well. Pour this marinade over the lamb and cover in marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 3
    Remove the lamb from the marinade. Discard the marinade.
  • 4
    Grill over medium coals (300 to 350 degrees) for 20 minutes. Turn and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat. Grill for another 20 minutes or until the thermometer registers 160º.
  • 5
    Remove from grill. Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin slices.

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