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APL's rack of lamb with grain mustard and chile powder

JohnInCarolina
JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
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Been meaning to try this for awhile - finally got around to it.  This is one of the recipes from Serious Barbecue.  The recipe is online here:


It's actually one of the "simpler" recipes in that book, in that you can do the whole thing in a couple of hours.  After having done a few of his recipes, I have to say the funny thing is how he basically applies roughly the same moisturizer and rub to just about everything.  

Picked up a couple racks of lamb from my local butcher:

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These were about a pound each and are clearly frenched.  I called around and wasn't able to find any that were unfrenched without putting in a special order, and I didn't want to wait.  Maybe next time but these were so good I'm not sure I want to bother.  Applied the rub with my "helper":

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And here they are all rubbed up before going on the BGE:

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I stabilized the Egg at just under 250, expecting it to come up during the cook a bit.  Placesetter in (legs up), drip pan with some water, CI grill.  Apple chunks for smoke. Put a probe in one of them and had them on there for about 45 min, until the probe read 130 (I was shooting for medium).  Then I pulled them and let them rest for a bit, while I got the Egg flaming for a fast char.  I pulled the platesetter and opened her up a bit, then charred each side for a couple minutes.  Here they are fresh off the Egg after the char:

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One of them burned a bit there, but no big deal.  These were actually closer to medium rare, but this shot is the jaw-dropper:

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Flavor was amazing.  Lots of groans from my guests - always a good sign.  
"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,885
    Love lamb and those look great!

    NW IA

    2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe and Black Stone

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @JohnInCarolina‌.. I've never tried to make lamb. This looks absolutely mouth watering delicious! Beautiful coloring to the meat. Very nicely done sir!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Great post!! Good to see you get the kiddo involved!

    Good job!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
    Yum.  Those look so good.
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @JohnInCarolina‌ ...side note>>> the last time I had lamb was at a little hole in the wall restaurant in Lajes, Azores in the early 90s. It was delicious and very fresh lamb. Gotta try to do this one on the BGE.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Those look perfect.
    NOLA
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,137
    Very nice!
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, M&M BBQ Texas Smoke King, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal

    Bay Area, CA
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited March 2014
    That last pic is definitely a money shot.  Nice job- it looks perfect!  

    This was the last straw...just ordered the book from Amazon. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    NPHuskerFL said:
    @JohnInCarolina‌ ...side note>>> the last time I had lamb was at a little hole in the wall restaurant in Lajes, Azores in the early 90s. It was delicious and very fresh lamb. Gotta try to do this one on the BGE.
    Well that sounds pretty awesome.  Only issue with lamb here is that it's not cheap.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,664
    SmokeyPitt said:
    That last pic is definitely a money shot.  Nice job- it looks perfect!  

    This was the last straw...just ordered the book from Amazon. 
    You'll like the book.  Every recipe I've tried from it has been a winner.  Many are very involved, but you can skip steps (like a marinade) and still have something good.  Just stock up on chile powder and paprika if you plan on following his recipes - he uses them like they're endangered or something.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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