Name: Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice
Cook time: 1 3/4 hours
Total time: 14 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 large garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 5 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 (6 1/2- to 7-lb) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat; an instant-read thermometer

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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and AllspiceJohn Kernick

You can't beat the drama — not to mention the deliciousness — of a bone-in leg of lamb. Since it is a thick cut, a garlic, lemon, and spice paste is rubbed all over it and tucked deep inside to penetrate the meat; slow-cooking over indirect heat results in a crisp, smoke-infused crust and a juicy, medium-rare center.

Cooks' note:

If you aren't able to grill outdoors, lamb can be roasted on a rack set in a large (17- by 11-inch) roasting pan in a 375°F oven, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

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