Recipes

Sumac-Fennel-Coriander-Rubbed Leg of Lamb

By: Hannah Lee Leidy
Photo by Hélène Dujardin

Food Culture of the South

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yields

Serves 6-8

    For the spice rub:
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seed

  • 2 tablespoons coriander seed
  • 4 tablespoons sumac
  • For the lamb:
  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied
  • Special equipment: kitchen twine
steps
  1. Make the rub: In a spice grinder or food processor, grind fennel and coriander, then combine with sumac.
  2. Prep the lamb: Lay lamb flat and rub inside with
 2 tablespoons of spice blend, plus salt and pepper.
 Fold lamb back up and rub exterior with remaining spice blend and more salt and pepper. Roll and truss the lamb into a bundle so that it cooks evenly.
  3. Grill the lamb: Place coals on one side of grill
 and heat to about 350 degrees. Sear lamb fat-side-down directly over coals for 5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove lamb from direct heat and place on the other side of the grill. Let cook until internal temperature reaches 130 to 135 degrees, about
 an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. (You may need to add
 a few coals after about 30 minutes.) Let lamb rest for 25 to 35 minutes before slicing.

From Going Greek.

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