Spanish-Style Barbecue Leg Of Lamb

Succulent leg of lamb basked and baked in traditional Spanish flavours make for a fragrant, savoury and undeniably memorable Christmas roast. Top off with char-grilled lemon halves and steamed snow peas to complete the eye-catching centrepiece.

Yield: Serves 10
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 70 mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5

Ingredients

• 2.2 kg easy carve lamb leg
• 1 cured chorizo sausage (170 g), chopped coarsely
• 5 clove garlic, halved
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup (125 ml) dry sherry
• 2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme

Steps

01. Place lamb in a large baking dish. Pierce lamb deeply all over with a sharp knife; push sausage and garlic into cuts.

02. Combine paprika, oil and sherry in a small bowl; rub mixture all over lamb. Cover; refrigerate 3 hrs or overnight, turning lamb occasionally in the marinade.

03. Preheat oven to 200 C.

04. Drain lamb; discard marinade. Place lamb in a large baking dish, sprinkle with thyme. Roast, uncovered, until cooked as desired. Remove lamb from oven; rest, covered loosely with foil, for 15 mins before serving.

TIP As a general guide, roast lamb for 15 mins per 500 g for medium. The lamb can be cooked in a covered barbecue, using indirect heat, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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