Barbecued Lamb
- 1 (4 -6 lb) leg of lamb, boned (or use directions below to bone lamb)
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- fresh rosemary sprig
- parsley sprig
- sage sprig
- fresh thyme sprig
- 6 tablespoons dry sherry
- 4 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 12 lbs potatoes
- salt
- pepper
- Place the lamb on a cutting board, use a sharp knife make a long cut through the flesh to the bone.
- Remove the bone and cut away the excess fat.
- Cut through the thickest part of the meat to open it out as flat as possible.
- Make several cuts in the lamb with a sharp knife and push silvers of garlic and sprigs of herbs into the slits.
- Place the meat in a bowl and pour sherry and oil over the meat.
- Chop remaining herbs and scatter over meat.
- Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove lamb from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a medium-hot barbecue and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade.
- OR tie up lamb and roast on a spit for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
- Scrub potatoes and then cut them into thick slices; brush with marinade and place them around the lamb.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes; turning occassionally or until golden brown.
lamb, garlic, rosemary sprig, parsley, sage, thyme, sherry, walnut oil, potatoes, salt, pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barbecued-lamb-296913 (may not work)