Shanks & Stuff

[TexLaw]

I've been jonesing for some shanks lately, and I was thinking about BBQn some. Has anyone messed around with that before? I can't imagine anything too complicated about it, but I also know how many times I've said exactly that before screwing up some things in ways that would amaze.

I was considering putting the shanks on the pit for about an 30-45 minutes before finishing, covered, in a braise. That way, the smoke is not too powerful and the bark is not hard. The gravy ought to turn a few heads after that, as well. For the sake of science, I'll probably also leave one or two open the whole time. I'm afraid that will just about make jerky, but that also doesn't sound half bad.

I've especially been jonesing for some lamb shanks, but any critter's joints will do. If I can find a good selection, I'll probably do a mix and see who wins.

Any comments or guidance from the collective wisdom before I go and discover new and exciting ways to ruin some meat?


TL

[Texana]

Have fun and tell us about it ....

[Mac]

TexLaw,

I just completed my first 5-6 pound leg of lamb in my uprite smoker and I was very happy with how it came out. The marinade was real simple. I drenched the outside surface with fresh ground garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper and placed individual garlic slices into the holes I poked in the leg.

I used a light alder wood for about the first 30 minutes of the cook at about 250 then slowly raised it to about 325-350 for the final roast. Internal temp was about 150 when I took it out. This produced a moist, slightly pink meat with no trace of blood.

My first try at a lamb roast was very positive. I also think Lamb lends itself to smokers (small amounts of smoke) and will try to cook more in the future. The taste of this meat is very addictive!

Welcome to the forum!

:D :D :D

[TexLaw]

Now, that sounds pretty good. I'll have to do that, too. Man, since I started checking this forum out, my cooking backlog is getting out of control.


TL

[Mac]

Ain't it great!

:D :D

[Cal_BBQ Pit]

TexLaw, welcome!!! That backlog will keep growin!!! :D