Grilled Lamb With Tequila And Chipotle Rub Recipe
This lamb offers a change of pace from the classic grilled steak. It is best to start this marinating at home and grill when you get to the a race track, tailgate party or picnic.
Ingredients
- 1 Section Leg Of Lamb; Center Portion (See Tip)
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 7 Whole Garlic Cloves, Chopped
- 1 Cup Mild Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)
- 1/4 Cup Tequila
- 2 Each Chipotle Chilies In Adobo Sauce, Minced
- 1 Tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp. Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Directions
- Prepare Marinade: Place skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the oil and let it get hot.
- Add the onion and cook; stirring often until it softens, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the salsa verde, tequila, chipotle chilies, chili powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon; stir together.
- Increase heat to medium-high and cook 4 minutes more, stirring often, to burn off the alcohol and thicken the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulse until just smooth. Let cool.
- Prepare Lamb: Place the lamb on a clean work surface. Spread the tequila/chipotle mixture completely over the meat.
- Cover and refrigerate to marinate at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours. Allow the lamb to come to room temperature before cooking.
- Grill over medium-high heat, turning once for medium-rare, about 24 minutes (a meat thermometer inserted at the thickest pars should register 140°F).
- Remove from heat and let the lamb rest for 10 minutes under aluminum foil tent, then slice.
- Tip: The center portion of the butterflied leg is usually thinner than the two end sections. I like to trim that off when it is medium rare and let the thicker end sections cook about 5 minutes longer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 58g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 73 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 48% |
| Total Fat 3.98g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.27g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium 99mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.74g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 3.1g | 2% |
| Protein 0.33g | 1% |
