Provençal Rotisserie Leg Of Lamb

By á-170456

Ingredients

• MARINADE:
• 1 boneless leg of lamb - (abt 6 lbs) trimmed of
• nearly all fat
• 4 plum tomatoes roughly chopped
• 1 small yellow onion
• 6 large garlic cloves crushed
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley - (lightly packed)
• 1/2 cup fresh rosemary - (lightly packed)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• WHITE BEANS:
• 2 cans cannelloni beans - (19 oz ea)
• 1 cup half-inch-diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced black or green olives
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

To make the Marinade: In a food processor combine the marinade ingredients. Process until pureed and then pour into a large bowl.

Add the lamb to the marinade, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Remove the lamb from the bowl and reserve the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for one full minute. Remove from heat and reserve.

Roll and tie the leg of lamb. Skewer the leg of lamb lengthwise and then center on the spit. Set the spit on the rotisserie and let the lamb rotate over Indirect Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees for medium-rare, about 1 1/2 hours, basting the lamb with the reserved marinade every 20 minutes. Turn off the rotisserie.

Wearing barbecue mitts, carefully remove the spit from the rotisserie and transfer it to a cutting board. Remove the spit and let the lamb rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, make the White Beans: Drain the beans and transfer them to a medium saucepan. Warm the beans over medium heat until heated through. Add the remaining white bean ingredients and mix well. Taste for seasonings. Serve the white bean salad at room temperature with the sliced lamb.

This recipe yields 10 servings.

Wine Recommendation: Hearty Syrahs from France and California are made for meals like this.

Beer Recommendation: A good American pale ale has enough vigor and earthiness to stand with the lamb.