Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice

Ingredients

• 4 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 5 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 6 1/2- to 7-lb bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat
  • 1 instant-read thermometer

Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt. Stir together garlic paste, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, pepper, and allspice. Put lamb, fat side up, in a large ceramic or glass dish. Using a paring knife, make 1 1/2-inch-long slits (about 2 inches deep) 2 inches apart all over leg. Reserve 1 ...

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