Cherry Wood Smoked Lamb Shoulder Recipe

Name: Cherry Wood Smoked Lamb Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder; 9 cups cherry wood chips; 3 tablespoons soya sauce; 1/2 cup green onion; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 tablespoon garlic; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 cup ginger beer

Servings: persons

5 -6 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
9 cups cherry wood chips
3 tablespoons soya sauce
1/2 cup green onion
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 cup ginger beer

1
Mix all the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
2
Place lamb in a large sealable baggie and pour marinade over top. Make the the marinade has coated the entire surface of the lamb.
3
Place the lamb in the refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 5 hours or over night.
4
Soak 6 cups of wood chips in water for 1 hour.
5
Make a smoke pouch by draining 2 cups of the wet wood chips and squeezing the excess water out. Spread them on a large piece of aluminum foil. Place 1 cup of dry wood chips on top and mix them together. Close the foil around the chips to make a sealed foil pouch. using a fork, puncture holes on the top and bottom of the pouch. The more holes, the more smoke. Make a total of three pouches.
6
Place one smoke pouch under grate on one side of the grill. Turn on the heat under the pouch to 400 F/200 C or high heat and close the lid. Wait for smoke. When the smoke starts to billow out of the barbecue, lower the heat under the pouch to 200 F/100 C or low heat.
7
Place the lamb on the cool side of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour per pound of lamb.
8
Change the smoke pouch every hour and a half.

534

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, 9 cups cherry wood chips, 3 tablespoons soya sauce, 1/2 cup green onion, and more.

Yes, Cherry Wood Smoked Lamb Shoulder falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Wood Smoked Lamb Shoulder

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