Traeger Kitchen
BBQ Lamb Wraps
Prep Time
1
Hours
Cook Time
2
Hours
Serves
4 - 6
People
Effort
What's this?
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
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
2 Whole lemon, juiced
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
Steps
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.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.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!