Smoked Leg of Lamb

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A leg of lamb is full of flavor and doesn’t need much to taste delicious (just a little bit of garlic and rosemary). But when you smoke it, you add a so a whole new layer of flavor.

This smoked leg of lamb recipe is perfect for holidays such as Easter and Christmas; however, it’s so easy that it works well for a weeknight dinner. Both kids and adults love this recipe, making it a hit at dinner time.

Hungry now? Jump straight to my smoked leg of lamb recipe.

What You Need for This Recipe

• 4 – 5 pound bone-in leg of lamb
• 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
• 4 tablespoons olive oil for basting
• 6 garlic cloves
• 6 kalamata olives
• Extra-virgin olive oil in a spray bottle

How to Smoke a Leg of Lamb

Step 1: Prep The Lamb

Grab two rosemary springs from your bunch and strip the leaves off using your hands. Set one spring aside and finely chop the other bunch.

With a sharp knife, make a series of cuts throughout the lamb around 1 inch apart, around 1/2 inch deep. Make sure to get the bottom and sides, but mainly focus on the top side.

Once cut all over, insert olives, garlic, and leftover rosemary leaves into the holes. For best results, add one piece per hole.

Cover the lamb all over with oil from the spray bottle. To get an even cover, give the lamb a good rub. Combine herbs de Provence, peppercorns, chopped rosemary, and salt and sprinkle over the lamb. Be sure to give the seasoning a light pat down to ensure it sticks to the oil.

Step 2: Set Up The Grill

Set the temperature to 250°F

Step: 3 Smoke

Once your grill has come to temperature, place half of your wood chips on the coals and your lamb on the grate. Remove the lamb from the heat and cover with aluminum foil. Baste every 30 minutes with olive oil. For best results, use a sprig of rosemary for basing.

Smoke for 3-4 hours until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 150°F. If you prefer medium rare, remove the lamb from the smoker when it reaches 135°F.

Step 4: Rest and Enjoy

Transfer your leg of lamb to a chopping board, cover it, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Carve, serve and enjoy!

How Long To Cook a Leg of Lamb

It should take 3-4 hours to cook lamb to medium at 250°F. Lamb should be cooked to an internal temperature of 150°F or 60°C for medium or 135°F for medium rare; It is essential to test the lamb for doneness before removing it from the grill.

The best way is to use a meat thermometer and test the internal temperature of the meat. When taking your lamb’s temperature, place the probe into the middle of the thickest cut (not touching the bone).

Looking for More Lamb Recipes

Can’t find a leg of lamb at the supermarket or butcher?

Why not try smoked lamb shank, smoked lamb chops, or my famous smoked lamb shoulder?

Smoke On!

Charlie

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