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Grilled Leg of Lamb
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
This grilled leg of lamb is rubbed with fresh herbs has amazing flavor and is juicy and tender.
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
  • 1 boneless leg of lamb
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs tarragon
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
Basting liquid
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
Basting Brush
  • 1 bunch of rosemary
  • 1 bunch of thyme
  • 1 bunch tarragon
Instructions
  1. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the lamb, cover in marinade and store in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for up to 3 days.
  2. Remove lamb from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Prepare a charcoal grill until coals are hot coals or heat grates on gas grill and set temperature to 350 degrees. 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. Baste lamb every 15 minutes. For added flavor make a herb basting brush. Tie herb together and table to a wooden stick or the end of a wooden spoon.
  3. Remove the lamb to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
Tip
  1. If you have a smoke box on your grill, I recommend adding a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme and tarragon to it for additional flavor.