Grilled Leg of Lamb
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (3.0-pound) boneless leg of lamb
- Hardwood charcoal
- Mesquite wood chips (optional)
In a wide, shallow dish, stir together vinegar, oil, rosemary, garlic, pepper, sugar, and salt to make a marinade.
Remove netting or string from leg of lamb and lay out flat in dish.
Turn to coat with marinade, then cover dish and refrigerate, turning several times, at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
Remove lamb from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you like, add a handful of wood chips (such as hickory or pecan) to the charcoal or to the smoker box of a gas grill, following manufacturer's instructions.
Place the lamb on the grill, fat-side up, and cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted into the widest part of the meat reads 128°F for medium-rare (the temperature will continue to rise after the lamb is removed from the grill), about 1 hour.
Transfer to a large cutting board to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (3.0-pound) boneless leg of lamb
- Hardwood charcoal
- Mesquite wood chips (optional)