Lamb … Marinade vs Rub

mountainmanMember

I have your basic Costco boneless leg of lamb that I plan to smoke in my FEC100 in the near future.

I’ve grilled and eaten a lot of marinated Lamb but never smoked it. I’ve noticed that you folks seem to smoke it after marinating it or applying rub. I only have one to do so I can not try it both ways; therefore I need your suggestions.

Can anyone discuss which they think is better and why?

Tnx,
mm

12/23/117:43 AM

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dlsMember

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Originally posted by MountainMan:
I have your basic Costco boneless leg of lamb that I plan to smoke in my FEC100 in the near future.

I’ve grilled and eaten a lot of marinated Lamb but never smoked it. I’ve noticed that you folks seem to smoke it after marinating it or applying rub. I only have one to do so I can not try it both ways; therefore I need your suggestions.

Can anyone discuss which they think is better and why?

Tnx,
mm

For a lamb recipe using a rub, try this Smoked Greek Boneless Leg of Lamb posted by Pags recently. I prepared it exactly as written with excellent results. Great flavor. Even the folks who claim they don't like lamb went for seconds.

12/23/119:06 AM

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pagsMember

I've tried it both wet and rubbed with very good results. I prefer the recipe dls mentions.

Greek Oregano give a stronger flavor. The wild Greek Oreganno from Lakonia, suggested by dls, is awesome. Any oregano works well. Greek oregano better. Lakonia's even better.

12/23/119:55 AM

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bobbarrowsMember

After smoking a couple legs with pretty good results, I tried grilling marinated lamb (using an EVOO, Dijon, Rosemary marinade I found on the web) and haven't gone back. Consistent raves from everyone who tries it.

I'm thinking the wet marinade works best with grilling because the higher heat gives it a nice crunchy (and tasty) bark.

12/24/116:06 AM

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mountainmanMember

Well I went ahead and did the dry rub, I used Greek rub as linked by dls.

We loved the resulting smoked Lamb I will do it again!

12/27/112:42 PM

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Former Member

Tried the Greek rub recipe on a bone-in leg of lamb with Cherry wood - EXCELLENT! Thanks!

8/16/125:28 PM

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pagsMember

It does taste great. Glad you enjoyed.