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tdwalker
02-28-2012, 08:33 AM
Hello BBQ Folks!

Recently, my wife gave me a copy of Wicked Good Barbecue, by Andy Husbands, Andrea Pyenson and Chris Hart. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get smoking, but it wasn’t until this weekend the weather decided to cooperate (low-mid 40’s, light breeze, sunny). On another thread in this forum, I asked Chris to recommend a recipe to start with. One of Chris’ recommendations was the “Tender Kentucky-Style Lamb Shanks.” I’m glad he recommended the lamb shanks, because it is something I probably would have not tried on my own.

Lamb shanks aren’t a normal over-the-counter item where I live in southern New Jersey. In fact, I do not recall ever seeing them advertised or displayed. I asked my local butcher who went digging in the freezer and came out with these:

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The butcher referred to these as a “packer cut,” about 4 lbs. at $4.49/lb. It seemed pricey to me, but what do I know?

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Untrimmed out of the package – a lot of silver skin and extra fat.

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Trimmed and seasoned as per the recipe.

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Smoked 2 hours at 250F, 18.5” WSM, Kingsford Blue, hickory chunks.

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Last two hours in a batch of beer and “tangy lamb dipping sauce.”


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The result – tender and wonderfully flavored! Flavors are well balanced and the dipping sauce was off the charts. The recipe was very well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend Wicked Good Barbecue, and the “Tender Kentucky-Style Lamb Shanks.”

Thanks to everyone who took the time to read my post.

Brian in Maine
02-28-2012, 08:38 AM
That book is on my wish list.

Wampus
02-28-2012, 08:38 AM
Oh wow.....that looks great!
I just got that book as well last week! Looking forward to trying out some recipes as well. That wouldn't have been my first try, but may now!


Thanks for posting this!
Great JOB!!!:thumb:

Bonewagon
02-28-2012, 02:44 PM
Looks great! Never had lamb shanks, I'll have to keep an eye out for them around here and give this a try.

OutlawSwine
02-28-2012, 02:54 PM
I've been wanting to try that recipe but I'm having trouble finding lamb shanks where I live.

LOOKS AWESOME!! Great Job!

smokeyokie
02-28-2012, 03:23 PM
Man that looks outta sight!!!!!!!

mwmac
02-28-2012, 03:35 PM
That looks terrific! Just waiting for Amazon to deliver my copy of Wicked Good this week so I can try it out.

daninnewjersey
02-28-2012, 03:36 PM
Really line looking cook......

You're from Jersey?? What exit?? :becky::becky:

Mister Bob
02-28-2012, 06:16 PM
Great looking lamb shanks, and I like the beer pairing too! :thumb::thumb:

tish
02-28-2012, 06:19 PM
Lamb shanks are fantastic, if properly cooked. Looks like you did yours justice, and then some! :thumb:

Hunterman95
02-28-2012, 09:06 PM
looks good!

Twelvegaugepump
02-28-2012, 10:38 PM
Just got my copy today. Looks great!

tdwalker
02-29-2012, 08:34 AM
You're from Jersey?? What exit?? :becky::becky:

Hey Dan!

Between 2 & 3, closer to 2 really. :razz:

Ag76
02-29-2012, 08:58 AM
I just received my copy of Wicked Good Barbecue yesterday. $12.78 from Amazon.com. I have just skimmed through it, and it appears to be an excellent book and well worth the price.