YOGURT-MINT MARINATED GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

YOGURT-MINT MARINATED GRILLED LEG OF LAMB image

Categories Beef

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 5 lb. de-boned leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat
5 cloves garlic, slivered
2 cups Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tsp ground cumin
5 dashes hot pepper sauce
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Using a paring knife, cut slits in the surface of the meat and insert garlic slivers. In a food processor, process the yogurt, mint, cumin and hot pepper sauce until smooth. Place the lamb on a large baking sheet and rub the entire leg with the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the grill to high. Remove the lamb from the marinade and season well with salt and pepper. Place the lamb on the grill and cook until first side until golden brown. Turn lamb over and reduce the heat of the grill to medium so that the grill maintains a constant temperature of 350 degrees. Continue grilling until a thermometer inserted deep into the meet reads 145 degrees for medium-rare, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove lamb from the grill, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minmutes. Slice the meat on the bias into 1/4-inch thick slices.