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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice

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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice

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Equipment

  • Grill - A high-quality charcoal grill designed for precise temperature control and even heat distribution, ideal for cooking lamb with delicate spices like thyme and allspice.

  • Spits - Stainless steel rotisserie or spit system to evenly roast the leg of lamb over the fire, providing a consistent cook throughout.

Ingredients

  • 4 large garlic cloves

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 5 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 (6 1/2- to 7-lb) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat

  • an instant-read thermometer

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt. Stir together garlic paste, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, pepper, and allspice. Put lamb, fat side up, in a large ceramic or glass dish. Using a paring knife, make 1 1/2-inch-long slits (about 2 inches deep) 2 inches apart all over leg. Reserve 1 teaspoon thyme mixture and push remainder into slits, then rub all over with reserved teaspoon of mixture. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, 12 hours.
2

Instruction 2

Let lamb stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
3

Instruction 3

Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (high heat for gas). If using a gas grill, preheat all burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then turn off all burners except burner closest to you.
4

Instruction 4

Oil grill rack, then grill lamb over area with no coals (or over turned-off burner or burners), covered, without turning, until thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast (almost to the bone but not touching it) registers 125°F for medium-rare, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours (temperatures in thinner parts of leg may register up to 160°F). To maintain medium-hot charcoal, add more charcoal (about 2 cups) every 15 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Let lamb stand on a cutting board, uncovered, 30 minutes.
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