good rubs for lamb?

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boblloyd91

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I'm going to be giving lamb a try in the smoker/grill in the near future, and was wondering what some good rubs would be for lamb
 
Lemon,EVO,garlic,rosemary,salt ,pepper.

If you want to bit towards left field, chermoula which is Turkish /North African.

My version, process  equal amounts fresh,cilantro,mint,parsley, garlic, cumin powder,coriander powder ,paprika, chilli,cbp ,salt ,lemon zest & juice ,EVO. I use big bunches of herbs ,so I upscale accordingly maybe 4 fat cloves of garlic, level tabs spice,careful with the cumin .Sometimes a touch of fenugreek as well.

Leave lamb in the mix for a couple of hours.Works well on a butterflied leg ,grilled over charcoal. Very street food ,market stall style of cooking.
 
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I like to rub with EVOO then sprinkle with salt and pepper. I then peel and halve about 10-12 garlic cloves. I make a knife slit and stuff the garlic into the slits. Then I take 4 or 5 rosemary twigs and tie them to the lamb. Watch the IT and take off and rest at the right temp and you are golden.
 
Personally I love the taste of grilled lamb.

Just a little salt & pepper is just all we use.

Al
 
I like to rub with EVOO then sprinkle with salt and pepper. I then peel and halve about 10-12 garlic cloves. I make a knife slit and stuff the garlic into the slits. Then I take 4 or 5 rosemary twigs and tie them to the lamb. Watch the IT and take off and rest at the right temp and you are golden.

What's EVOO?
 
Try this one for an indian based rub for lamb and chicken
  • 6 inch piece ginger  chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp each of turmeric, garam masala mix and cumin
  • 2 level tsp paprika
  • A handful coriander leaves, plus extra sprigs to serve
  • juice of 1 Lemon
  • 250ml (1/2 pint) natural yogurt
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put all ingredients in a bowl and whizz together with stick or food mixer, coat the lamb and leave for 6 hours or better overnight in a fridge

can be used on piece's of lamb as kebab, lamb chops, shoulder (which is a super cut low n slow)or a butterfly boneless leg

Warren
 
My middle eastern inspired lamb rub

50 ml  Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp chopped mint leaf and oregano

2 tsp Sumac powder (or fresh ground)

good pinch sea (kosher) salt & crack black pepper

mix together well, place in zip lock bag add your lamb, massage in and leave for 4 hours minimum to infuse

cook your desired way and enjoy,

I like to sear both sides,   then indirect in foil for 15 mins @ around 300 f serve with  buttered baby potatoes and minted peas

Warren 
 
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