Barbecued Australian Lamb Recipes

AUSSIE BARBECUED BONELESS LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• Whisk together the first 5 ingredients and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the leg of lamb coating with the marinade well. Squeeze out extra air and seal the bag. Marinade at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Basting Mix:.
• Stir together the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes until the onions have softened and the sauce has thickened.
• Preheat outdoor grill to medium low heat. (I prefer the indirect cooking method on my kettle style grill for this).
• Lightly oil the grate.
• Remove lamb from marinade (discard the excess marinade) and place on the preheated grill. Baste with the barbecue sauce and grill the lamb for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until it reaches desired temperature. Turn and baste the lamb frequently with the hot barbecue sauce.

BUTTERFLIED, BARBECUED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Mix garlic, paprika, oregano, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and oil in a dish large enough to accommodate the butterflied lamb (or use a snaplock bag -- much easier).
• Score the fatty top of the lamb well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Put lamb in marinade and refrigerate for three hours minimum (overnight is tastier).
• Remove from fridge 30 minutes before you want to cook it.
• Preheat your barbecue grill on high then reduce to medium high. Place the lamb skin side down for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Cover lamb with either bbq hood or an upturned baking tray. Cook for 15 minutes for medium or longer if you like your lamb well done.
• Remove from heat and cover loosely with foil, rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve.

AUSSIE BARBEQUED BONELESS LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Whisk together 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1/2 cups of vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the trimmed lamb leg, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, stir together the water, lemon juice, 3/4 cup of vegetable oil, tomato puree, onion, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, hot sauce, minced chile, 2 cloves minced garlic, mustard powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes until the onions have softened and the sauce has thickened.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Remove lamb from marinade, and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Cook on the preheated grill 1 1/2 to 2 hours, turning and basting frequently with the hot barbeque sauce.

GARLIC ROSEMARY GRILLED LEG OF AUSTRALIAN LAMB

Steps:

• To make marinade, combine the cayenne, garlic, Kosher salt, ½ cup of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest, ¼ cup of the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the rosemary. Pour over the lamb. Refrigerate lamb for 24 hours, turning every few hours to coat in marinade.
• Place leg on a preheated grill and cover. After 15 minutes, remove the cover and turn. Cover again. Continue to turn meat every 15 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, about 35-45 minutes.
• To make the roasted red pepper sauce, combine half of the roasted red peppers, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of rosemary in a blender. Blend until smooth. Fold in the remaining roasted red pepper. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until needed.
• To serve, slice lamb and place 6 ounces on a plate. Top with ¼ cup of chunky roasted red pepper sauce.

BARBECUED AUSTRALIAN LAMB

Steps:

• Place lamb in a shallow ceramic or glass casserole dish. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight, turning lamb over once or twice during that time.
• Discard marinade.
• Preheat a hooded barbecue to medium heat and cook lamb with hood closed turning it once or twice, about 10-15 minutes each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130-140°F in the thickest part.
• Remove from the grill and transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the lamb is resting, brush the vegetables with oil and grill until lightly browned and tender. Arrange on a large platter with the sliced lamb and pesto.
• PESTO:.
• Place the almonds, parsley, basil, oil and juice in a food processor and process to a coarse paste.
• Add the cheese and process just to combine.