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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Fresh Mint Sauce

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE MARINADE:
  • 1 7-lb. leg of lamb, butterflied and cut into 3 or 4
  • pieces of similar thickness
  • 2 peeled, sliced onions
  • 8 crushed, peeled cloves garlic
  • Leaves from 10 sprigs each fresh thyme, chervil,
  • and oregano
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • FOR THE MINT SAUCE:
  • 1 tightly packed cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 ⁄2 tsp. sugar
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

Step 1

1. For the marinade: Combine onions, garlic, thyme, chervil, oregano, wine, and olive oil in a large, shallow dish, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Place lamb in dish and turn to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 6–8 hours.

2. For the mint sauce: Using a food processor or mortar and pestle, make a paste of mint leaves, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.

3. Preheat grill. Remove lamb from marinade, brushing garlic and onions from meat, then place on grill and cook until medium-rare, about 12 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before carving. Garnish with rosemary and serve with mint sauce.

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