How to cook butterflied lamb leg on the BBQ
- Serves 4-6
- Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15-40 mins
Impress your friends and family with our hot tips on cooking butterflied lamb leg on the BBQ. We have a step by step guide, as well as a video demonstration, on how to prepare and cook a butterflied lamb leg. Using a thermometer will ensure the meat is cooked to perfection, and you can take away the stress that comes with cooking meat on the BBQ.
Ingredients
1-1.5kg butterflied lamb leg
Rosemary rub (optional):
3 Tbsp fresh rosemary sprigs, roughly chopped
1 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
Salt + pepper
You could also add a premade spice rub of your choice
Method
In a small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the lamb in a large dish, pour over the rosemary mixture and rub all over the lamb. Cover and set aside in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Remove the lamb leg from the fridge and allow it to come up to room temperature (at least 30 minutes)
Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat.
Cook the lamb for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown, then reduce to medium heat. Cover and cook to your liking, turning regularly.
Transfer the lamb to a board or plate, cover loosely with tinfoil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Slice the lamb against the grain to serve.
Top tip: Resting your lamb before slicing and slicing against the grain, provides the juiciest and most tender pieces of lamb.
For a quick and easy alternative, pick up your favourite premade spice rub instore to flavour your butterflied lamb leg.