Hanging Leg of Lamb with Chimichurri Aioli

banner
Preparation info
  • 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      9 hr

Appears in
Flavor by Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Bigger, Bolder BBQ and Grilling

By Derek Wolf and Steven Raichlen

Published 2022

  • About

When I started cooking over fire, one of the first things on my bucket list to learn to cook was hanging leg of lamb. This is not a normal way to cook lamb that you see in the United States. Not only is it time-consuming, but it takes diligence and patience to keep the fire at an even temperature without burning the whole leg of lamb. The leg is scored to help the red wine marinade penetrate more deeply, which will help the lamb become more tender. The sour aioli is a fantastic complement t