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

[h00kemh0rns]

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

All mixed up

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

Blended…very vibrant color

First Lamb Leg

All nice and marinated for 24 hours

In the smoker and temp being monitored...

Patience is a virtue…I forget the total cook time but it was around 2+ hours.

Basted with the bbq sauce (with some butter added) during last 10*

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.

 

[deguerre]

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

 

[Phubar]

I'm ready to eat!:becky:

 

[h00kemh0rns]

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

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!

 

[gtr]

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

 

[Fat Woody]

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

 

[bluetang]

Good gracious granny! That looks fantastico:thumb:

 

[h00kemh0rns]

Good gracious granny! That looks fantastico:thumb:

Thanks!

 

[Skidder]

That looks sooooo good!

 

[caliking]

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?

:clap2:

 

[h00kemh0rns]

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?

:clap2:

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.

 

[Ltigar]

lamb is food of the gods

 

[jeffjenkins1]

Looks awesome!

Jeff

 

[h00kemh0rns]

lamb is food of the gods

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

 

[epinnc]

You have a great looking leg!

Thanks for sharing...

 

[h00kemh0rns]

Looks awesome!

Jeff

Thank you...and tastes even better!

 

[peppasawce]

You did a great job hookem way to go...Lamb looks awesome

 

[OneHump]

SO creative. I love it. Thanks for sharing your recipes too!

 

[deepsouth]

that looks bangin'!

 

[h00kemh0rns]

Thanks everyone!

SO creative. I love it. Thanks for sharing your recipes too!

Sometimes the outcome of the combinations surprise me too. This is really an adicting wrap.