Make tender grilled lamb leg with orange, lemon, garlic, oregano and cumin, then slice thinly for a flavourful BBQ meal.

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Grilled Lamb Recipe

by Adam Dodd on Jan 21, 2022

Grilled Lamb Leg: Easy BBQ Lamb Recipe

Ready in about 10 hours 40 minutes | Serves 8

This grilled lamb leg is marinated overnight with fresh citrus, oregano, garlic and cumin, then slowly grilled until tender and flavourful.

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper
5 lb boneless leg of lamb, trimmed
2 tbsp + 2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 tbsp coarse sea salt, divided
2 cups fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp dried oregano
3 garlic cloves
Cooking spray

How to Make Grilled Lamb Leg

1. Marinate the Lamb

Place the lamb in a large resealable bag. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, oregano, 2 tbsp cumin and 2 tsp salt. Coat the lamb well, seal and refrigerate overnight.

2. Prepare the Marinade

Blend the remaining orange juice, garlic, olive oil and onions. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. Prepare the Lamb

Combine the remaining cumin, salt and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.

Remove the lamb from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.

4. Grill the Lamb

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat the grill rack with cooking spray.

Place the lamb on the grill and cook for about 1½ hours, turning occasionally and basting with the onion mixture, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.

5. Rest and Slice

Remove the lamb and rest for 15 minutes. The internal temperature should continue to rise as it rests.

Slice the lamb thinly using a carving or slicing knife and sprinkle with the cumin mixture before serving.

Final Thoughts

The combination of citrus, oregano and cumin gives this grilled lamb leg a bright, savoury flavour that works beautifully for a BBQ or family gathering.

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Grilled Lamb Recipe

Grilled Lamb Leg: Easy BBQ Lamb Recipe

Ingredients