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Smoked Leg of Lamb on the Big Green Egg
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5 from 9 votes

Smoked Leg of Lamb on the Big Green Egg

This recipe for Smoked Leg of Lamb on the Big Green Egg is a perfect meal to serve for the holidays!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Lamb
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 -6
Author: The BBQ Buddha

Ingredients

  • Narrow shank of the leg of lamb
  • 3 Sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 4 Cloves Garlic sliced
  • 6 Kalamata olives sliced
  • 3 Tbls Butter
  • 1 Tbls Meat Church Holy Cow
  • 2 C Chicken Stock

Instructions

  • To season the Leg of Lamb for the long cook I put 1/2" slits all through the narrow shank and filled each with a slice of garlic, fresh rosemary, and sliced Kalamata olives.
  • Soften the butter and mix that with Meat Church Holy Cow seasoning, chopped rosemary, and salt.
  • Rub the butter mixture all over the Leg of Lamb and let it come up to room temperature.
  • While the meat is coming up to room temperature set up the BGE to cook indirect using a Plate Setter and to hold the temp at 250°.
  • Place chunks of wood onto the hot coals allowing the smoke to start.
  • Place a drip pan with 2 cups of chicken stock, sliced garlic, and fresh rosemary.
  • When the lamb slowly cooks the drippings fall into the stock mixture making for a delicious jus when strained and served with the lamb.
  • After 1.5 hours (or when the internal temp of the Lamb hits 130°) it is time to sear it.
  • Remove the plate setter and crank open the vents to get the BGE up to 600°.
  • Place the Leg of Lamb back on the BGE (2 minutes per side) to get that nice crust and beautiful flavor.
  • Take the Leg of Lamb off the BGE and let it rest for 10 minutes so the internal temp raises up to 140° before slicing and serving.