Best 9 Leg Of Lamb Marinade Recipes

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**Discover a Culinary Journey of Leg of Lamb Marinade: From Succulent Roasts to Exquisite Chops**

Indulge in the delectable world of leg of lamb marinade, where flavors dance and meats tenderize, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Our curated collection of recipes offers a tantalizing array of options, from classic roasts perfect for special occasions to quick and easy chops for a weeknight meal. Each marinade is a symphony of aromatic herbs, zesty spices, and tangy citrus, promising to transform your leg of lamb into a succulent masterpiece. Whether you prefer a slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic or crave the succulent flavors of grilled lamb chops marinated in a blend of mint and lemon, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS SIMPLE MARINADE FOR ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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This was a recipe that I originally got from allrecipes.com and have since modified. It is very simple and quick to make, but it yields one of the most delicious tasting roasts I've ever had. Be prepared for people to ask for seconds!

Provided by Slains Girl

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

75 ml honey, room temperature
30 ml Dijon mustard
30 ml rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried)
15 ml oregano, chopped (fresh or dried)
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 ml lemon juice
5 ml black pepper, freshly ground
5 ml coarse sea salt, freshly ground
5 ml mint, chopped (fresh or dried)

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients. Taste and make adjustments to seasoning according to taste.
  • Using a sharp knife, make several small slits into the leg of lamb to allow marinade to penetrate. Thoroughly baste the leg of lamb in the marinade.
  • Place the lamb, along with the marinade, in a dish big enough to hold the meat. Pour the remaining marinade over it, and place in the refrigerator.
  • Allow to marinate overnight, turning once. Baste meat once more before putting into the oven to roast.
  • Enjoy!

MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Sangiovese wine
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups loose rosemary leaves, very finely ground (about 3/4 cup)
8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 five-pound butterflied leg of lamb, flattened

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the lamb in a shallow pan, and pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate, turning and rotating the lamb periodically, for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove the lamb from the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap the piece of meat around the rotisserie rod. Secure with clamps and tie the rolled roast together with cotton string.
  • Cook over the prepared coals until the meat is the desired temperature, 145 degrees for medium-rare, 160 degrees for medium, about 2 hours.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h27m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

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.

LEG OF LAMB MARINADE



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Categories     Mint

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup white wine vinegar (can use red instead)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons fresh mint, or 1 T dried
2 cloves garlic, large
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, blend together the marinade ingredients.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a large container, stab it randomly.
  • Pour the marinade over the lamb, turn it to get it on all sides and in the slits.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hour, turning occasionally so the meat thoroughly absorbs the marinade flavors.

MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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This dish requires some advance planning, but it is well worth it.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Approximately 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 5-pound leg of lamb
1 clove garlic, peeled and slivered
Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
8-10 marinated plums and 4 tablespoons of their marinade or 1/2 pound marinated mushrooms
8-10 marinated plums and 4 tablespoons of their marinade or 1/2 pound marinated mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 large onion, peeled and sliced in rounds
8 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 pounds ripe plums
5 cups red wine vinegar
4 cups sugar
1 stick cinammon, cut in 2 lengthwise
4 cloves

Steps:

  • Cut off as much fat as possible from the leg. Put onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, sugar and salt into saucepan, pour vinegar and water over them and bring to the boil. Let simmer 1 minute and set aside to cool. Put lamb into saucepan or pot into which it fits snugly, and pour lukewarm marinade over it. When cool refrigerate and turn the leg several times during the next 24 hours. The next day, remove leg from marinade and insert slivered garlic into the meat. Rub with salt and pepper, place in roasting pan and roast at 400 degrees until lamb is just browned (about 10 to 15 minutes). Add marinade ingredients, baste with marinade and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, continuing to baste, until leg is done. A half an hour before roasting is finished, add the pitted, marinated plums or mushrooms with a few tablespoons of their liquid and baste. Serve with the sauce from the pan and white rice.
  • Wash and thoroughly dry plums. Prick all over with a sharp needles and place in a deep enamel or glass dish. Blend vinegar, sugar and spices in another enamel saucepan and bring to the boil. Then pour this mixture evenly over the plums. Let stand another day and the next day repeat this procedure. On the following day, pour plums and marinade into glass jars so that plums are completely covered by liquid.

GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB (MARINADE)



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Make and share this Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb (Marinade) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest of, freshly grated from entire lemon
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, crushed
4 -5 lbs leg of lamb, butterflied
3 lemons, quartered, for garnish (optional)
3 -4 sprigs rosemary, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade in a small bowl by whisking together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in the lemon zest, garlic and rosemary. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Place lamb in a large bowl or shallow baking dish. Add the marinade and coat the meat well. Refrigerate overnight, covered, turning the lamb once or twice in the marinade.
  • Remove meat from the marinade 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Oil the grill and prepare the coals.
  • Drain the marinade from the lamb and reserve. Grill the meat 4" above the coals, about 20 minutes per side for medium-rare meat, basting frequently with reserved marinade. (Check the lamb for doneness after 30 minutes of grilling).
  • To serve, cut the lamb into thin slices and arrange on a decorative platter garnished with the lemon quarters and the sprigs of rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 42.3

GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



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The uniform thickness of a butterflied boneless leg of lamb makes it extremely simple to cook and serve. Get the recipe.

Categories     Lamb     Garlic     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Oregano     Gourmet     Easter     Spring     Meat

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
3 10- to 12-inch metal skewers
Special Equipment
a large (2-gallon) heavy-duty sealable plastic bag; 3 or 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in sealable plastic bag. Add lamb and seal bag, pressing out air. Turn bag to coat lamb, then put bag in a shallow baking pan and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  • Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade) and run 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through lamb about 2 inches apart. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over occasionally and, if necessary, moving around on grill to avoid flare-ups, until thermometer registers 125 to 128°F, 8 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board and remove skewers. Let lamb stand, loosely covered with foil, 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 135°F while meat stands.) Cut across the grain into slices.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY



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This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!

Provided by JMASS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time P1DT1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

YOGURT-MARINATED ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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A tangy yogurt-herb marinade tenderizes this leg of lamb, then browns in the oven to add flavor to the drippings. Top with chunky Almond Relish for a dramatic dish worthy of a holiday feast or special occasion. (Plan ahead: Chef Berglund recommends two days of marination.)

Provided by Paul Berglund

Categories     main-dish

Time P2DT4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 4-inch piece ginger, about ¼ cup chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 yellow onion
1 bunch parsley, divided
1 bunch cilantro, divided
1 quart whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 bone-in leg of lamb, 5?7 pounds
1 cup whole almonds, toasted, oven-toasted at 350 degrees F for 8?10 minutes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Marinade: Use a spoon to peel the ginger. Peel garlic and onion. Roughly chop onion and ginger, followed by half of the parsley and cilantro, including stems. In a blender, add the ginger, onion, garlic, herbs, ⅓ of the yogurt, and salt. Purée until smooth. Add the remaining yogurt and purée again to combine. Set aside.
  • Lamb: Place lamb on a flat surface. Use a sharp knife to poke holes in the lamb at 1½-inch intervals; this will help the lamb absorb the marinade. Flip over and repeat on the other side. Fit a brining bag into a large container (or the roasting pan you'll be using, if it fits in the refrigerator). Then place the lamb into the bag and pour in the marinade. Massage the marinade into the lamb so all of the meat is covered, then seal the bag. Refrigerate for 1-2 days (longer marination will yield more tenderized lamb).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the lamb and all of the marinade into a roasting pan. Lay parchment paper over the lamb to cover, then cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast for 1 hour. (Total roasting time will be 3 hours.)
  • After 1 hour, remove lamb from oven. Gently remove foil and parchment. (The yogurt will have separated into curds and whey, which is normal.) Use tongs to flip the lamb over, then cover with parchment and foil again. Place back into the oven for 1 hour. After the second hour of roasting, flip the lamb again and place back into the oven, uncovered, for 1 final hour.
  • After a total of 3 hours of roasting, remove lamb. Pierce the lamb with a sharp knife to check for doneness. If there isn't a lot of resistance, it's done. Flip lamb over, spoon yogurt solids on top, and let rest, 30 minutes.
  • Almond Relish: Roughly chop the almonds, place in a medium bowl, and set aside. Pick the leaves off the remaining cilantro and parsley, bunch together, and finely chop. Add herbs to the almonds. Add enough olive oil to cover, about ½ cup, and mix. Juice 3 of the 4 lemon halves into the relish, mix, and add salt to taste. Use the juice of the remaining lemon half to taste.
  • Assembly: Use tongs and a meat fork to transfer lamb to a serving platter. Spoon relish over the lamb, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choosing the right cut of lamb: For the best results, select a leg of lamb that is fresh and has a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the meat is tender and flavorful.
  • Preparing the marinade: When making the marinade, be sure to use a combination of acidic ingredients (such as lemon juice or vinegar) and flavorful herbs and spices. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with delicious flavor.
  • Marinating the lamb: Allow the leg of lamb to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight. This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and really enhance its flavor.
  • Cooking the lamb: When cooking the lamb, be sure to use a method that will allow the meat to cook evenly and thoroughly. Roasting is a great option, as it allows the lamb to brown and develop a crispy crust while still remaining juicy and tender on the inside.
  • Resting the lamb: After cooking, allow the lamb to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

By following these tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful leg of lamb that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish is perfect for any special occasion, or simply for a weeknight meal that feels like a celebration. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive lamb dish, give this recipe a try.

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