Smoky Barbecued Leg of Lamb
Prepare for an extraordinary barbecue experience—a leg of lamb that's so simple to prepare, yet so satisfying to serve.
Ingredients
- 5 lb butterflied lamb leg, trimmed
- 2 Tbs chili powder
- 2 Tbs paprika
- 1 Tbs coriander, ground
- 1 Tbs cumin, ground
- Salt and pepper to tase
- 2 Tbs honey
- 2 Tbs ketchup
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add lamb and coat with the spices.
- Set aside for 1 hour.
- Grill lamb over glowing coals (or a hot gas grill), or sear in an oiled grill pan over high heat, until lamb is charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix honey and ketchup.
- Turn lamb over; brush grilled side with honey glaze.
- Continue to grill until medium-rare (130ºF), 8 to 10 minutes longer. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice lamb crosswise; serve with coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 318
Calories from Fat 96 (30%)
(17%)Total Fat 11g
(19%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(48%)Cholesterol 145mg
(8%)Sodium 191mg
(21%)Potassium 747mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
(5%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(94%)Protein 47g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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