Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-7 pound) leg of lamb, bone-in, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil on the lamb and apply the garlic mixture all over.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Smoke the lamb until internal temperature reaches 130°F, about 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F for searing.
- Sear the lamb for 5 minutes until browned.
- Allow the lamb to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
Experiment with different woods like cherry or hickory for unique flavors.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 120