Barbecued Lamb

Directions

1. 1
   Place the lamb on a cutting board, use a sharp knife make a long cut through the flesh to the bone.
2. 2
   Remove the bone and cut away the excess fat.
3. 3
   Cut through the thickest part of the meat to open it out as flat as possible.
4. 4
   Make several cuts in the lamb with a sharp knife and push silvers of garlic and sprigs of herbs into the slits.
5. 5
   Place the meat in a bowl and pour sherry and oil over the meat.
6. 6
   Chop remaining herbs and scatter over meat.
7. 7
   Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove lamb from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Place on a medium-hot barbecue and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade.
10. 10
    OR tie up lamb and roast on a spit for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
11. 11
    Scrub potatoes and then cut them into thick slices; brush with marinade and place them around the lamb.
12. 12
    Cook for 15-20 minutes; turning occassionally or until golden brown.