Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 1 leg of lamb
- 3/4 cup dry wine (red)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/8 cup coarse-grained mustard
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar (red)
- 2 tablespoons green peppercorns (drained)
- 4 tablespoons rosemary leaves (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
Combine the wine,oil,mustard,vinegar,rosemary leaves,peppercorns, oregano,and garlic in blender. Puree for 3 minutes or until rosemary is completely ground. Place lamb in large glass baking dish with 2-inch high sides. Pour marinade over lamb, cover completely and evenly.Cover; chill at least 8 hours or overnight. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before cooking.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove lamb from marinade. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill turning occasionally,lamb until brown and crusty on outside and thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130 F for medium-rare., Transfer to platter and tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut on diagonal into thin slices.
6 Servings Bon Appitit June 1996