Braised Lamb Shoulder Tacos by Chef Matthew Jennings
By Traeger Kitchen
5 Reviews
These tacos are rich with flavor. Lamb slow-roasted and braised over big game hardwood in a bold and bubbly guajillo chili sauce until perfectly tender. Served street style on corn tortillas for some handheld deliciousness.
Prep Time
2 Hr
Cook Time
5 Hr
Pellets
Big Game Blend
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 1/4 Tablespoon
- Cumin Seeds, whole
- 1/4 Tablespoon
- coriander seeds
- 1/4 Tablespoon
- Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 Ounce
- guajillo peppers, seeded
- 1 Tablespoon
- smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon
- lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon
- fresh oregano
- 3 Clove
- garlic
- 2 Tablespoon
- olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon
- salt
- 3 Pound
- lamb shoulders
Units of Measurment:
Step
Step 1
In a spice grinder, finely grind the seeds.
Ingredients
1/4 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds, whole
1/4 Tablespoon coriander seeds
1/4 Tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds
Step 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, cover the guajillo chilies with water and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer soft chilies and 2 tablespoons of water to a blender.
Ingredients
2 Ounce guajillo peppers, seeded
Step 3
Add the ground seeds, paprika, lime juice, oregano, the garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of salt. Puree the sauce until smooth.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
3 Clove garlic
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon salt
Step 4
Set lamb in a medium roast pan and rub 1/2 cup of the sauce all over the meat; let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
Ingredients
3 Pound lamb shoulders
Step 5
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Add 1/2 cup of water to roasting pan and cover the pan loosely with foil. Cook the lamb for 2-1/2 hours, adding water to the pan a few times.
02:30
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
Step 7
Remove foil and cook for about 2-1/2 hours longer, until the lamb is brown and tender; occasionally spooning the juices on top.
02:30
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
Step 8
Let stand for 20 minutes after removing from grill. Shred the meat when it's cool enough to handle and combine with remaining liquid in the bottom of the pan.
Step 9
Serve on corn tortillas, sprinkled with a squeeze of lime, sea salt, pickled radishes, and a sprig of cilantro. Enjoy!
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