Easter smoked lamb
The perfect dish for our first Easter post-covid.
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Ingredients
1.5-2
pounds lamb rack, (about 8 ribs)
2
tbsp za'atar spice
2
tbsp minced garlic
1/2
cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4
cup canola oil
1
cup butter, softened, room temperature
2
cups smoking chips of your choice
salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Maple Tahini sauce
2-3
large sweet potatoes, partially cooked and cut into wedges
1/2
cup canola oil
1
tbsp cumin
1
tbsp smoked paprika
2
tbsp maple syrup
1/2
cup tahini sauce
1/2
fresh lemon
2-3
sprigs fresh mint
Instructions
Lamb Lollipops
- In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Rub all over the rack of lamb evenly.
- Place rack of lamb in a large ziplock bag and place in refrigerator to marinate for 2-4 hours.
- If making a smoking wood chip pouch, first lay one large aluminum foil on a table, place your dry smoking wood chips into it and wrap up as a sealed pouch. Poke several holes in it.
- Place the smoking pouch under the grill grates one side of the bbq. You can also place on of the grill plates.
- Next preheat one side of the grill to 400 degrees.
- Once the temperature is ready place your rack of lamb on the grill skin side down to sear the meat for 5 minutes. After flip and cook on the other side for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Strongly advise to cook your lamb slightly under as they still cook once taken off the heat and resting. Cook to 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) or a few degrees lower.
- Remove lamb from the grill and wrap in aluminum foil, covered and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice into lollies and garnish with more fresh parsley.
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Maple Tahini sauce
- First, parboil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes. Let cool and cut into wedges.
- Mix together canola, cumin and paprika.
- Lay wedges on a baking sheet or cutting board and brush with canola seasoning mixture.
- Place on the bbq and cook for 4-5 per side.
- As sweet potatoes are cooking mix together your sauce, maple syrup, tahini, and lemon.
- Remove potatoes wedges from the grill, lay on a serving plate /board and garnish with fresh mint.
- Serve with lamb lollies for the best Sunday Easter dinner ever!