Traeger Kitchen
BBQ Lamb Wraps
Prep Time
1 Hours
Cook Time
2 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Apple
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.
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
Units of Measurement:
main
1 (2-1/2 to 3 lb) deboned leg of lamb
1 lemon, juiced
olive oil
Traeger Big Game Rub
2 Cup Greek yogurt
2 English cucumbers, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 Clove garlic
2 Whole lemon zest
2 Whole lemon, juiced
4 Tablespoon fresh chopped dill
2 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves
kosher salt
black pepper
12 Pitas
3 diced Roma tomatoes
1 red onion, sliced
8 Ounce feta cheese
Steps
1
Remove from the refrigerator and let the lamb come to room temperature.Ingredients
1 (2-1/2 to 3 lb) deboned leg of lamb
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
3
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.4
Roast the lamb for 30 minutes.Grill: 500 ˚F
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.Grill: 350 ˚F
Probe: 140 ˚F
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 Greek yogurt
2 English cucumbers, cut into 1 inch cubes
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
7
The last little bit of cooking, take the pittas and wrap in aluminum foil and place on grill to warm.Ingredients
12 Pitas
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.Ingredients
3 diced Roma tomatoes
1 red onion, sliced
8 Ounce feta cheese
10
Serve with fries and a side of the tzatziki. Enjoy!