Prep Time
3 HR 20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
3 HRS, 35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Lamb Ingredients:
- 2 Racks of American Lamb, (cut into 2 bone segments)
Smoky Harissa Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons of Chipotle Paste
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Coriander
- 1.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4-6 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Lemon juiced & grated
- 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Mint Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/4 cup of Yogurt
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp of Mint chopped
- 1 tsp of Salt
Directions
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Smoky Harissa Seasoning. Lather that over the top of the lamb chops and let marinade in the fridge for 3-12 hours.
Once marinated, pull out of the fridge and skewer the lamb between the middle of the bones. Discard leftover marinade.
Preheat your grill or charcoal to a medium-high temperature of 325 degrees F.
Add lamb kebabs to grill or over fire, and let cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until they hit 125 degrees F internal for medium rare.
Once done, pull and let rest for 5 minutes. Mix in a bowl all the ingredients for your Mint Yogurt sauce. Slice the lamb, top with the Mint Yogurt Sauce and enjoy!
USDA recommends the following time and temperature parameters
Ground Lamb
Internal temperature of 160°F
All Other Cuts
Internal temperature of 145°F, with a 3 minute rest
