Easter Leg of Lamb

For me Easter is about new beginnings and the start of Spring.  It also means a big family gathering and delicious food.  Most often a beautiful Leg of Lamb is the start of the show.  This is a quick and easy recipe for Lamb. Enjoy and Happy Easter to you and your family!

 

 

 

 

 

Quick and Easy Leg of Lamb

Serves: 4
 
1 6-7 lb. Bone in Leg of Lamb
1 12 oz. bottle of Italian Salad Dressing
½ C. red wine or red wine vinegar
1 onion (cut into quarters)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 2 gallon size zip lock bag
 
1.       Combine all ingredients in the zip lock bag.
2.       Marinate in the refrigerator from 2 hours to overnight.  Turn over several times.
3.       Preheat grill to medium high for indirect grilling. 
4.       Remove Leg of Lamb from marinate.
5.       Grill over indirect heat for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours or until a meat thermometer reaches 125 degrees in the thickest part.
6.       Let lamb stand covered for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve.
7.       Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Looking for more Lamb recipes try to the American Lamb Board.  There website features recipes, videos and links to local restaurants and stores that sale American Lamb.

http://www.americanlamb.com/