Yogurt Mint Marinated Lamb

  • 1 boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 5 dashes tabasco
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp cracked pepper
  1. Using a paring knife, make small slits over the entire surface of the lamb and stuff with the garlic.
  2. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Combine the yogurt, mint, cumin, and tabasco in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  4. Rub the mixture into the meat and chill overnight.
  5. Heat your oven to 350 F.  Heat a skillet on the stove with a little olive oil to hot.
  6. Season the lamb with the salt and pepper.
  7. Place the lamb boned side up in the hot skillet and cook 5 minutes.
  8. Turn the lamb, placing, uncooked side down in a baking pan and cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.  Meat thermometer should read at about 135 F for medium rare.
  9. Let sit 10 minutes.  Serve.

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