Garlic Pepper BBQ Glaze for Grilled Leg of Lamb

A whole leg of lamb intimidates a lot of backyard cooks, but butterflied and reverse-seared, it's actually one of the more forgiving cuts on the grill. Garlic pepper BBQ glaze is the finishing touch that turns this centerpiece roast into something worth the extra effort.

Why Garlic Pepper Pairs So Well with Lamb

Lamb has a bold, slightly gamey flavor that stands up to strong seasoning without getting lost. Garlic pepper BBQ glaze brings enough savory punch to match the meat instead of hiding behind it the way a sweeter glaze sometimes can.

Step-by-Step Reverse Sear Method

1. Have your butcher butterfly a 4-5 pound leg of lamb, or do it yourself by opening it flat along the bone.
2. Season generously with salt, pepper, rosemary, and crushed garlic, and let it sit at room temp for 30 minutes.
3. Set up your grill for indirect heat around 275°F.
4. Cook the lamb indirect until internal temp reaches 120°F, about 45 minutes depending on thickness.
5. Move the lamb to direct high heat and brush both sides with warmed Garlic Pepper Spread.
6. Sear 2-3 minutes per side, applying a second coat of garlic pepper BBQ glaze partway through, until the surface is dark and glossy.
7. Pull at 130-135°F for medium-rare and rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Why Reverse Searing Matters for This Cut

Cooking low and slow first, then finishing hot, means the garlic pepper BBQ glaze only needs a few minutes over direct heat to caramelize, rather than risking a long sear that could push the interior past medium-rare.

Serving a Showpiece Roast

Slice thin against the grain and fan the pieces out on a platter, spooning any extra warmed glaze over the top. This is the kind of dish garlic pepper BBQ glaze was made to finish.

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