James beard's mediterranean marinade for lamb

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
½cupOlive Oil
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBlack pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
2Garlic cloves, chopped
Thyme, parsley and oregano (use a healthy amount)
½cupChopped onion
1Bay leaf
2cupsWhite wine

Directions

Combine all ingredients.

Makes 2½ cups, enough for a leg of lamb or a boned shoulder of lamb.

To use: Put lamb and marinade in a heavy duty Ziploc bag, close tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning a couple of times.

From an article by Heidi Haughy Cusik, The San Francisco Chronicle, 7/1/92.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg