Smoked leg of lamb with mango jalapeno slaw wrapped in a guajillo tortilla
 

I have NEVER cooked lamb in my life let alone had a recipe to use. My idea actually came from a couple areas but primarily I thought fruit needed to be included.

First things first, I initially wanted to impart a good flavor throughout the meat with a marinade. So, a modified Al Pastor marinade (pineapple/orange juice) was used and I let the meat marinate for 24 hours before it thought of seeing a smoker.

During the cook I wanted a nice crust to form so the last 10* I used my home made bbq sauce (includes pineapple juice.) The sauce has a nice sugar content that allows for a great looking crust.

Finally, I needed something more to make this a meal so I Made some of my mango jalapeno slaw to go with the lamb. I love tortillas as a food delivery vehicle so I went with a guajillo tortilla recipe I had.

Wrapped everything up and chowed down. It didn't suck ;)

Mui bueno!

Used my mango jalapeno slaw recipe I posted previously (modified to included one shredded jicama): Mango Jalapeno Slaw

Ingredients
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All mixed up
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Then, I made some of my sweet n' spicy bbq sauce posted earlier:
Hooks sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce

The next thing that needed to be pre-made was the marinade:
Achiote marinade

• Achiote paste
• Orange-pineapple juice
• Garlic
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Lime juice
• Serrano pepper
• Onion
• Mexican Oregano
• Salt

Ingredients
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Blended…very vibrant color
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First Lamb Leg
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All nice and marinated for 24 hours
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In the smoker and temp being monitored...
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Patience is a virtue…I forget the total cook time but it was around 2+ hours.
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Basted with the bbq sauce (with some butter added) during last 10*
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Let it rest for about 30 -45 minutes. Slice and combine with cole slaw wrapped up in a freshly made guajillo tortilla (home made if possible.)

All wrapped up and ready to eat.

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Primero?!? Usted esta el Maestro!:clap2:

I'm ready to eat!:becky:

Yep...first time.

Don't get me wrong I've had a lot of lamb but never cooked it myself. I knew what could go with the lamb to compliment it. It was just a matter of creating the dish in it's entirety.

And thank you!

¡Comidas chingon! Looks fantastic. Lamb is great & looks like you did it proud.

You had me at "Smoked leg of lamb"...all I have is a couple of lousy skirt steaks for later...

Good gracious granny! That looks fantastico:thumb:

Thanks!

That looks sooooo good!

Looks good! Never smoked lamb myself either, but will definitely try this. Can I ask what temp you smoked at and what the internal temp was when you pulled it off the cooker?

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Smoked at 325* and internal was set for 145* but I didn't remove right away as I was in the middle of a game with my daughter. So, probably 150* internal and tented with foil for about 30-45 min.

lamb is food of the gods

Looks awesome!

Jeff

But bacon is essential to life itself ;D
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=100986

You have a great looking leg!

Thanks for sharing...