Spit Roasted Lamb, Hawaiian Style

Leg of lamb in a tasty wine, pineapple juice, soy sauce and gin marinade.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 (6 lb)  leg of lamb, boned and tied
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
• 3⁄4 cup  pineapple juice
• 3⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  gin

Directions

1. Rinse and dry the lamb, make several small gashes in the surface. Place in a bowl. Mix together all remaining ingredients. Pour over lamb and marinate overnight in the refrigerator, basting several times. Drain lamb, reserving marinade.
2. Spit the lamb securely with a drip pan underneath. Roast for 1 3/4 hours for medium rare meat, 2 1/2 hours for well done. Brush frequently with marinade. Serves 8-12.
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