Souvlakia - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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