Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Garlic & Mint

American Dinner Recipes

4 garlic cloves, minced Salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 c olive oil 1 Tbsp. dried mint, crushed 1/4 c fresh mint leaves, chopped 4 lbs. boneless leg of lamb, butterflied

Garlic and mint complement the lamb perfectly. Great for an Easter feast. Yield: 8 - 10 servings You will need: Time. Meat marinades a few hours or overnight. In a non-metallic dish, combine garlic, salt, pepper, vinegar, oil, mint. Mix well. Open up lamb so it is in single flat piece. Spread garlic mixture on meat. Marinate, at least 4 hours in a cool place. Place on well-oiled rack set 5 - 6 inches (12.7 - 15.25 cm) from a moderately hot fire. Grill/broil 35-40 min., turning 2 - 3 times. Let stand 5 min. before slicing. Slice diagonally into thin slices.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Saturday May 15th, 2010