Uyghur Lamb Skewers. In the northwest part of China, the ethnically Uyghur people - who are religiously Muslim - have blended flavors from South Asia, the Middle East, and other regions of China. The below recipe (adapted from several recipes found online including this excellent one) results in a savory and spicy lamb that leaves … Continue reading Uyghur (Muslim Chinese) Lamb Skewers
Yogurt-Spiced Lamb Shoulder. I previously made a lamb leg using the same recipe/technique as below. It came out a bit dry, prompting me to try lamb shoulder (which has more fat). The below recipe resulted in a lamb with 2 different textures: a crunchy outer crust and tender moist inner meat. Recipe: Yogurt-Spiced Lamb Shoulder … Continue reading Yogurt-Spiced Lamb Shoulder
Motivated by an Australian pitmaster who posted on our Facebook page, I tried my hand at smoking this yogurt-spiced lamb leg. The below recipe is based on several Facebook and BBQ forum posts - from what I gathered, cooking it low-and-slow like beef brisket results in lamb that can be "pulled." The final product was … Continue reading Smoked Indian Lamb Leg
Costco's around the US have been selling Halal lamb for quite some time. Our family has been buying the lamb rack for years. Usually, we sear it then cook it slowly on the grill or in the oven. This time, I decided to cut it into chops, marinade it, and grill it quickly over direct … Continue reading What to do with Costco Halal Lamb: Lamb Chops
