By Traeger Kitchen
Be the hero of the gyro with smoke-roasted leg of lamb, creamy tzatziki, red onions, tomatoes and feta wrapped and tucked into warm pita.
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Pellets
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1 | Leg of Lamb |
1 | lemon, juiced |
As Needed | olive oil |
As Needed | Traeger Big Game Rub |
2 Cup | Yogurt, Greek |
2 | English Cucumber |
2 Clove | garlic |
2 Whole | lemon zest |
4 Tablespoon | fresh chopped dill |
2 Tablespoon | fresh mint leaves |
To Taste | kosher salt |
To Taste | black pepper |
12 | Pitas |
3 | diced Roma tomatoes |
1 | red onion, sliced |
8 Ounce | Cheese, Feta |
1
Remove from the refrigerator and let the lamb come to room temperature.
2
Rub the outside of the lamb with the lemon juice, then the olive oil. Season with Traeger Big Game rub.
3
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
4
Roast the lamb for 30 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
00:30
5
Reduce the heat to 350℉ and continue to cook until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat but not touching bone - is 140℉ for medium-rare.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
140 ˚F / 60 ˚C
6
While lamb is roasting, combine all ingredients for tzatziki sauce in a mixing bowl and mix to combine. Place in fridge to chill.
7
The last little bit of cooking, take the pittas and wrap in aluminum foil and place on grill to warm.
8
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing on a diagonal into thin slices.
9
Build the wraps by filling a warm pita with lamb, tzatziki sauce, diced tomato, red onion, and feta crumble on top.
10
Serve with fries and a side of the tzatziki. Enjoy!
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