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BBQ Lamb Wraps

BBQ Lamb Wraps

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.

Prep Time

1 Hrs

Cook Time

2 Hrs

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 Leg of Lamb
1 lemon, juiced
As Neededolive oil
As NeededTraeger Big Game Rub
2 CupYogurt, Greek
2 English Cucumber
2 Clovegarlic
2 Wholelemon zest
4 Tablespoonfresh chopped dill
2 Tablespoonfresh mint leaves
To Tastekosher salt
To Tasteblack pepper
12 Pitas
3 diced Roma tomatoes
1 red onion, sliced
8 OunceCheese, Feta
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Remove from the refrigerator and let the lamb come to room temperature.

    Ingredients
    • 1  Leg of Lamb

  • Step 2

    Rub the outside of the lamb with the lemon juice, then the olive oil. Season with Traeger Big Game rub.

    Ingredients
    • 1  lemon, juiced

    • As Needed olive oil

    • As Needed Traeger Big Game Rub

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Roast the lamb for 30 minutes.

    00:30

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 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

  • Step 6

    While lamb is roasting, combine all ingredients for tzatziki sauce in a mixing bowl and mix to combine. Place in fridge to chill.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup Yogurt, Greek

    • 2  English Cucumber

    • 2 Clove garlic

    • 2 Whole lemon zest

    • 2 Whole lemon, juiced

    • 4 Tablespoon fresh chopped dill

    • 2 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves

    • To Taste kosher salt

    • To Taste black pepper

  • Step 7

    The last little bit of cooking, take the pittas and wrap in aluminum foil and place on grill to warm.

    Ingredients
    • 12  Pitas

  • Step 8

    Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing on a diagonal into thin slices.

  • Step 9

    Build the wraps by filling a warm pita with lamb, tzatziki sauce, diced tomato, red onion, and feta crumble on top.

    Ingredients
    • 3  diced Roma tomatoes

    • 1  red onion, sliced

    • 8 Ounce Cheese, Feta

  • Step 10

    Serve with fries and a side of the tzatziki. Enjoy!

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