How to Cook Butterflied Leg of Lamb Perfectly on the Barbecue
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Greek Style BBQ Butterflied Leg of Lamb & Tzatziki
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INGREDIENTS:
- 2kg Butterflied & boneless Grass Fed leg of lamb
- Salt & cracked black pepper
- 90g Sublime Butter garlic & herb
- 4 cloves Organic garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 unwaxed lemons – juice and zest
- 2 heaped tablespoons thick Greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Rock salt & cracked black pepper
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 cloves Organic garlic, finely minced
- 500g thick Greek yoghurt – strained
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- Rock salt & cracked black pepper
- The day before your barbecue, add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and mash together with a fork until fully combined – use your hands to slather over every surface of the meat and allow to marinade overnight
- On the day, begin by removing your meat from the fridge and allowing it to come to room temperature
- Next, remove the skin and seeds from the cucumber, grate and then squeeze firmly in a muslin cloth until all the moisture is removed
- Add the cucumber to a bowl along with the remaining tzatziki ingredients and combine well with a spoon until thick and saucy, then cover and pop into the fridge
- Fire up the barbecue to a high heat of at least 230C then cook your butterflied leg of lamb for 15 minutes on one side, then for another 10 minutes on the other side
- Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat, we’re aiming for around 57C for medium rare
- Once perfectly charred and thoroughly cooked, transfer the lamb to a board and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes to lock in its amazing juices
- Carve into generous strips and serve your lamb with a hearty dollop of fresh tzatziki and some barbecued veg skewers - then enjoy!
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