The Grill and BBQ thread

[volwindy]

Well great, we just bought lamb today to smoke later!

 

[governmentmule]

I've had lamb steaks before and they were pretty good,but that is about all that I can remember trying off one,I've never tried a leg of lamb,would that be a front or back leg coug ? and does it matter ? I assume it does and is lamb expensive ?

I've been wanting to smoke something different,I need to get to the grocery store before I get the cholesterol report

 

[kiddiedoc]

Well guys... I've decided lamb is not my favorite meat after this Easter Holiday. We did a leg roast in the oven with garlic, rosemary, and parsley on top of a layer of baby golden potatoes. This particular leg was extraordinarily fatty, so much so that during cooking the fat dripped down and was soaked up by the potatoes in addition to the olive oil we had lightly coated the potatoes with already. In the end it came out underdone and for whatever reason didn't seem to have that much flavor.

We did do one last year and it came out a lot better and with more flavor. Maybe it was just an execution failure.

Most lamb is quite fatty, and the biggest impediment I've found to a successful cook is the flames when the fat ignites (scorching the meat, excess bad smoke). I have found that a quick sear for a rack, followed by indirect finish over a stone and drip pan works great. T-bone chops or double cut rib chops cook fast enough over high heat (like steaks) to avoid the problem (think: ribeye). My last venture with a leg was disappointing, but I think it was my fault for letting the drippings hit the coals. It's a tough cut to do right.

 

[governmentmule]

I'll be using a smoker so the drippings shouldn't be a problem

 

[kiddiedoc]

I'll be using a smoker so the drippings shouldn't be a problem

Going low and slow or roasting?

 

[governmentmule]

I'll keep the temp around 225,so it will probably take a while and what should the done temperature be on a leg of Lamb ?

 

[Coug]

I've had lamb steaks before and they were pretty good,but that is about all that I can remember trying off one,I've never tried a leg of lamb,would that be a front or back leg coug ? and does it matter ? I assume it does and is lamb expensive ?

I've been wanting to smoke something different,I need to get to the grocery store before I get the cholesterol report

Not sure about which leg exactly but you are looking at $9 per pound roughly. I'm sure that varies depending on where you get it.

Most lamb is quite fatty, and the biggest impediment I've found to a successful cook is the flames when the fat ignites (scorching the meat, excess bad smoke). I have found that a quick sear for a rack, followed by indirect finish over a stone and drip pan works great. T-bone chops or double cut rib chops cook fast enough over high heat (like steaks) to avoid the problem (think: ribeye). My last venture with a leg was disappointing, but I think it was my fault for letting the drippings hit the coals. It's a tough cut to do right.

Yeah, it's nice to know I'm not the only one that had trouble. I've had some decent lamb chops around town though.

 

[governmentmule]

9 bucks a pound ? it will probably be a long time before I try a leg of Lamb then

 

[volwindy]

9 bucks a pound ? it will probably be a long time before I try a leg of Lamb then

That's why I bought yesterday to put in the freezer until we are ready. I think it was $5 per pound on sale.

 

[Coug]

9 bucks a pound ? it will probably be a long time before I try a leg of Lamb then

I take that back, it's not that much per pound.

 

[MSME Vol]

I'll keep the temp around 225,so it will probably take a while and what should the done temperature be on a leg of Lamb ?

I like to smoke to 110 then finish to 125-130 over direct grilling. Makes it come out to medium

 

[governmentmule]

I'm probably going to the Wal Mart grocery store they open in Morristown come Friday they may have some lamb

 

[kiddiedoc]

Costco has great prices on lamb.

 

[governmentmule]

I have no idea where a close by Costco is located at

 

[Coug]

I'm probably going to the Wal Mart grocery store they open in Morristown come Friday they may have some lamb

Don't bother, they won't have it.

I have no idea where a close by Costco is located at

The closest one to you is the one here in west Knoxville.

 

[governmentmule]

is there one up in Kingsport ? I go up there often

 

[Coug]

is there one up in Kingsport ? I go up there often

I think the next closest ones are Nashville and Ringgold, GA

 

[governmentmule]

hmm I don't think I'll drive over an hour to get to one ,unless it is really close to Rutledge Pike

 

[theutvolunteers]

14 hour brine.

 

[theutvolunteers]

3 hour smoke.

 

[theutvolunteers]

1 hour wrapped in oven with apple juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.

It turned out great. Super tender.

 

[volwindy]

Looks good, what is it?

 

[cali_vol]

Baseball officially starts today. Anyone celebrating with some bbq? Trying to decide what to cook.

 

[theutvolunteers]

Looks good, what is it?

Pork loin

 

[governmentmule]

Pork loin

if it tastes as good as it looks,I'm sure it was excellent