Souvlakia

Name: Souvlakia
Ingredients: 6 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup Burgundy wine or 1 cup dry red wine; 2/3 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, leaves not powdered; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Burgundy wine or 1 cup dry red wine
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano, leaves not powdered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients except lamb in a large bowl; stir with a wire whisk. Add lamb, stirring gently to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours.
2

Remove lamb from marinade, reserving marinade. Set meat aside.
3

Place marinade in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4

Place lamb on metal skewers; grill over medium coals or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness, basting frequently with marinade.