Name: Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 8 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-milk yogurt, divided; 1 teaspoon plus 3 1/2 tablespoons Tabil Spice Blend; 5 large garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 4-5 pound butterflied leg of lamb, opened like a book; 4 lemons, halved

Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Leg of LambJohn Kernick

Let the yogurt work its marinade magic overnight in this stunning main course. Look for a small butterflied boneless leg of lamb at your supermarket, or ask your butcher to butterfly one for you.

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