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Perfect Smoked Lamb Shanks

Perfectly smoked lamb shanks slow cooked on any grill or smoker with a tasty homemade BBQ rub.
Whether you're cooking on a pellet grill like a Traeger or Pit Boss, in an electric smoker like a Masterbuilt, or using a regular old Weber grill, we've got you covered with the best step-by-step technique.
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 1 day 5 hours
Servings 6 people
Calories 500kcal
Author Mads Martigan
Cost $40

Equipment

  • Smoker -or- a Grill with a Smoker Box or Pellet Tube
  • Smoking Wood chips, chunks, or pellets

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs raw bone-in lamb shanks roughy 4-6 shanks
  • 6 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder removed from the stems and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
  • 10 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and pressed, or minced

Instructions

Prepare the Lamb Shanks

  • Trim any excess fat and silver skin from the lamb shanks
  • Coat the shanks in the oil, mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and rub the mixture onto the shanks.
  • Coat each lamb shank with the mixture and then wrap in plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Set up the Grill or Smoker

  • Light the smoker or set up the grill for indirect cooking with a smoker box and preheat to 225° F.
  • Add wood chips to the smoker tray, smoker box, or add a chunks to the firebox/charcoal.
  • Once the smoker/grill is up to temperature and smoke is being produced, remove the lamb shanks from the plastic wrap and place on the smoker, evenly spaced.

Smoke the Lamb Shanks

  • Keep the smoker temperature steady at 225°F for about 4-5 hours until the internal temperature lamb shanks have about 185-190°F and then remove them from the smoker.
  • Place the smoked lamb shanks on a plate, uncovered, to rest for about 20 minutes before serving.
  • Add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Plate the lamb shanks whole or slice into portions and serve immediately.

Notes

Lamb Rub courtesy of Amazing Ribs

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal