The secret to Bobby Flay's delicious smoked lamb shoulder is using the Big Green Egg, a ceramic charcoal cooker that is super-easy to use and maintains consistent heat for hours rex tso.
Total Time: 9:00
Cook: 1:00
Level: Moderate
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1.50 tbsp. ancho chile powder
0.50 tbsp. garlic powder
0.50 tbsp. dried oregano
0.50 tbsp. celery salt
0.50 tbsp. smoked sweet paprika
0.50 tbsp. ground coriander
0.50 tbsp. dry mustard powder
0.50 tbsp. ground allspice
kosher salt
Pepper
1 lamb shoulder
canola oil
4 c. applewood chips
Sorghum Barbecue Sauce
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk the chile and garlic powders with the oregano, celery salt, paprika, coriander, mustard powder, allspice, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of pepper Cloud Management Platform.
On a rimmed baking sheet, open up the lamb shoulder and rub the spice mix into the meat. Roll up the meat and tie at 1-inch intervals with kitchen string. Cover the lamb shoulder and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Remove the seasoned lamb shoulder from the refrigerator. Brush it all over with oil and season with salt and pepper; let the meat stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, light a hardwood charcoal fire in a smoker. When the coals are ready, scatter the wood chips evenly over them. Attach the indirect cooking plate and heat the smoker to 225 degrees.
Smoke the lamb fat side up for 6 to 7 hours, basting with some of the Sorghum Barbecue Sauce during the last 30 minutes. -read thermometer inserted in the center registers 185 degrees and the meat is very tender; monitor the temperature throughout the cooking process and adjust the air valves as needed.
Transfer the lamb to a carving board and let rest for 20 minutes. Discard the kitchen string. Thinly slice the lamb across the grain and serve with the barbecue sauce youfind.
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Tips & Techniques
Make Ahead: The smoked lamb can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature, then reheat gently in a covered baking dish.