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Barbecued Lamb With Mint Yoghurt Sauce Recipe

The taste and smell of Lamb on the bbq is so inviting, and the addition of fresh mint, garlic and yoghurt is a match made in heaven, its a slow cook.

Barbecued Lamb With Mint Yoghurt Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 2kg leg of lamb; the highest quality you can find and on the bone
  • 200ml Olive oil
  • 75ml Lemon juice
  • Large bunch of fresh mint, chopped finely
  • Salt and pepper or Steenbergs organic Perfect Salt Seasoning
  • 300ml Plain Greek-style yoghurt
  • 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped and crushed
  • A good bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper or Steenbergs organic perfect salt blend

The taste and smell of Lamb on the bbq is so inviting, and the addition of fresh mint, garlic and yoghurt is a match made in heaven, its a slow cook. 

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Method

01
The evening before the barbecue, mix the marinade and coat the leg of lamb with the marinade. Keep in a fridge overnight, basting before going to bed and several times during the following day.
02
Prepare the barbecue. Take the marinaded lamb from the fridge, and place on a plate, leaving behind the marinade for basting later. Season the lamb with salt and pepper or Steenbergs Perfect Salt Seasoning and leave for a further 30 minutes.
03
Barbecue the lamb for 1½ to 2 hours (depending on how cooked you want it), basting every 30 minutes with the marinade. Check that it is cooked to your desired level.
04
Serve with yoghurt and mint sauce, new potatoes and a classic green salad.
05
Mix all the ingredients together. Play with the seasoning until it’s just right.