Austrailian Lamb Soulvlaki Recipe
Leg of Lamb
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Ingredients
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Marinade
For Serving
Method
Marinating the Lamb
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Lamb
Place the leg of lamb in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Cooking the Lamb
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Lamb
Remove the lamb from the marinade and let it come to room temperature. Grill the lamb for about 15-20 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness (internal temperature of 60°C for medium-rare).
- 5
Rest the Meat
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving the Souvlaki
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute or until soft.
- 7
Assemble the Souvlaki
Slice the rested lamb into thin strips. Place a few strips of lamb in each pita, and top with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while warm with extra tzatziki on the side if desired.
