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Zesty Barbecued Lamb Shoulder

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From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 2 hr.
Total: 2 hr. 5 min.

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Ingredients

  • Lamb1 lamb shoulder, boned and tied (4-6 lbs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Barbecue sauce1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 Tbs red wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper sauce

Directions

  • Grill over medium-hot coals using indirect cooking method.
  • Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper and place on roast rack; position in center of cooking grill directly above drip pan.
  • Cook lamb 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until desired degree of doneness: 145F for medium-rare, 160F for medium, or 170F for well.
  • In small bowl, combine barbecue sauce ingredients.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Baste lamb with sauce frequently during last 20 minutes of cooking.
  • Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.
  • Slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 388
  Calories from Fat 143 (37%)
(24%)Total Fat 16g
(28%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(50%)Cholesterol 150mg
(30%)Sodium 711mg
(21%)Potassium 718mg
Total Carbohydrate 13g
(2%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 11g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(90%)Protein 45g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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