Barbecued Lamb With Rhubarb and Dandelion

Ingredients

• 1 shoulder spring lamb, approximately 4 pounds, boned and flattened slightly
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 6 scallions, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ pound rhubarb stalks
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil to rub onto meat
• 1 cup salad oil
• ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
• 2 bunches tiny dandelion greens,washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    2418 calories; 249 grams fat; 110 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 110 grams monounsaturated fat; 20 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 25 grams protein; 234 milligrams cholesterol; 1191 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Place lamb in shallow nonaluminum pan. Combine stock, soy, lemon juice, mustard, hot pepper sauce, thyme, scallions and garlic and pour over lamb. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
2. Trim and wash rhubarb. Cut each stalk into 2-inch lengths, then again into baton shapes.
3. Place sugar and water in pan and bring to boil. Add rhubarb. Lower heat and cook gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Remove lamb from marinade. Season with salt and pepper and rub with a little oil. Cook over moderately hot charcoal for 15 to 18 minutes on each side, being careful not to burn.
5. In meantime put marinade in saucepan. Bring to boil, skim surface scum and reduce by half. Stir in 1 cup oil and vinegar. Remove from heat and keep warm.
6. Arrange dandelion greens around outsides of 4 dinner plates. Drain rhubarb and arrange on plates with dandelion. Slice lamb and arrange in center of plates. Top with grind or two of pepper. Drizzle greens, rhubarb and lamb with warm marinade and sprinkle with almonds. Serve remaining warm sauce on side.