Smoked Lamb Shanks with Quick Pickles, Tzatziki, and Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes by @dennistheprescott

5h30
Hard

6 servings

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat your Traeger Grill to 225 degrees F and crank on that super smoke option if available.

  2. Step 2/10

    In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, garlic, paprika, lemon zest, olive oil, season well with salt and pepper, then coat the lamb entirely with the rub.

    rosemary leaves
    garlic cloves
    smoked paprika
    lemon zest
    olive oil
    sea salt
    cracked black pepper
    lamb shanks
    🥣bowl
  3. Step 3/10

    Place on the grill and smoke low and slow, spritzing every hour or so with apple juice, until they’re golden, juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection, about 4 to 5 hours.

    apple juice
    lamb shanks
    🔧tongs
  4. Step 4/10

    Par cook your potatoes in salted water until just about fork tender.

    potatoes
    sea salt
  5. Step 5/10

    Place the duck fat on a sheet tray and melt on the grill.

    duck fat
    🧊sheet tray
  6. Step 6/10

    Add the potatoes to the hot pan, season with salt, add the rosemary, then gently toss to coat well.

    potatoes
    sea salt
    rosemary leaves
    🔧tongs
  7. Step 7/10

    Place on the grill and cook, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp, about 45 minutes.

    potatoes
    🔧tongs
  8. Step 8/10

    In a bowl, combine the white wine vinegar and sugar, then stream in the boiling water until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

    white wine vinegar
    sugar
    boiling water
    🥣bowl
  9. Step 9/10

    Add the pickles, mix to coat, then set aside.

    English cucumber
    🥣bowl
  10. Step 10/10

    Plate up your lamb, potatoes, and pickles with tzatziki, feta, lots of fresh mint, lemon wedges, and serve with pita.

    lamb shanks
    potatoes
    English cucumber
    tzatziki
    feta cheese
    fresh mint
    lemon wedges
    pita

Composition

Ingredients

Types

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Ingredients

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Allergens

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Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-Free

Calories

800 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 45g, Fat: 50g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Sugar: 10g, Fiber: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 505g, Vitamin C: 35mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

5 hours 0 minutes

Overall

5 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

microplane, sheet tray, bowl, tongs

Appliances

Traeger Grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours, fridge : 3 days, freezer : 1 month