Pineapple Lamb Skewers
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless leg of American lamb (about 3 pounds)
- 12 ounce can pineapple juice concentrate, thawed (100% juice)
- 3 limes (juice 2 and reserve 1 for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 habanero pepper (minced for heat, just halved for mild lamb skewers)
- Optional vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
- 1 red onion, cut into eighths
Instructions
- Cut the lamb into 1 1/2 inch cubes, removing large chunks of fat, and set aside. You should get about 24 pieces.
- Combine juice concentrate with 3 tablespoons lime juice from 2 limes, salt, turmeric, garlic and the habanero pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until salt is dissolved.
- Reserving 1/4 cup of marinade for basting, pour the rest over the lamb and marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Thread lamb chunks onto skewers, leaving some space between, alternating with vegetables if you like.
- Get a hot grill going (400-450ºF) and scrub it and oil it. Grill skewers for about 9 minutes total, turning twice and basting each time you turn. Keep the grill closed between turning/basting to retain heat. Cooked this way, you will have medium-done lamb (pink and juicy throughout) which is my preference for kebabs. To be sure, check the kebabs with a thermometer. They should read 135ºF when you remove them from the grill. Let them rest 5-10 minutes to allow the residual heat to bring them up to 145ºF. (Increase or decrease cooking time by 2 minutes total for well-done or medium doneness.)
- Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
Got leftover grilled lamb? Make a lamb and tsatsiki salad! Dice lamb and reheat quickly in a hot skillet. Toss on top of hearty salad greens like arugula, baby spinach and/or Romaine lettuce. Spoon generous amounts of tsatsiki sauce over the top.
Tsatsiki:
1 cucumber, peeled and grated
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried mint or 1 tablespoon fresh minced mint
Press water from cucumber by rolling between clean towels. Combine with remaining ingredients and refrigerate.
Find it online: https://hilahcooking.com/pineapple-lamb-skewers/