Grilled Skewered Lamb

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 7-pound leg of lamb, all fat and gristle removed, boned and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups chopped red onion
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, seeds removed, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cover and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, stirring once in a while.
  3. 3
    When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade, wipe off the excess and arrange it on small skewers, about four to five pieces on each one.
  4. 4
    (You'll need about 20 skewers.)
  5. 5
    Reserve the remaining marinade.
  6. 6
    Grill over coals or under the broiler for about six minutes, basting with the liquid of the marinade and turning the skewers to cook the meat evenly.
  7. 7
    Leave on the skewers and serve immediately.

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