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Ingredientes
- Marinated Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb
- based on Robin Mather’s Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb
- 1 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 c. dry red wine
- 1 large onion quartered
- 6 large cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 c. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. dried oregano
- 1 T. dried basil
- 1 T. dried rosemary
- 2 t. ground cumin
- 2 t. coarse sea salt
- 2 t. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4-5 lb.) boneless leg of lamb
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