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Lamb With Cilantro

Contributed By: creamcheese5
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Ingredients

2 cups Dry red wine

3/4 cup Soy sauce

1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves Garlic, peeled and minces

1 1/2 cups Chopped fresh cilantro

2 Bay leaves

1 leg of lamb (6 lb. ), boned, butterflied, and fat trimmed

Cilantro sprigs

Preparation

1. In a 9 X 13 inch baking dish, mix wine, say sauce, oil, garlic, chopped cilantro, and bay leaves. Spread lamb open in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and chill, turning meat occesionally, at least 4 hours or up to 1 day.

2. Lift lamb from marinade and lay flat on the barbecue grill over medium heat. Close lid on the grill. Cook, turning as needed to brown meat evenly, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part is 135* to 140* for rare, 30 to 45 minutes; thin portions will be well-done. Brush meat occasionally with marinade up untill the last 10 minutes of cooking.

3. Transfer meat to a platter, keep warm, and let rest 5 to 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Thinly slice meat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Other
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Meal Type: Entree