Smoked Lamb Ham
- 1 (1 1/2 lb) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied to 2- to 3-inch thickness
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 3/4 ounce pink curing salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Bourbon
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon chopped juniper berries
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- Trim the lamb of any sinew, gristle or bone but leave the fat.
- Combine 8 cups water, both salts, the sugar, bourdon, syrup, cloves, juniper, bay leave and thyme in a saucepot over high heat. Bring to a boil and wisk to make sure the salt and sugar dissolves; this will be the brine. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature over an ice bath.
- Place the lamb into the curing brine, using a plate as a weight if necessary to ensure that the lamb is fully submerged. Cure overnight and no more than 14 hours in the fridge.
- Remove the lamb from the cure and pat dry, removing any herbs or spices. Leave uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Roll the lamb into a uniform cylinder, fat-side out, and secure tightly with butcher's twine.
- Prepare a smoker. Smoke the lamb until the internal temperature of 155 degrees F is reached.
lamb, kosher salt, salt, granulated sugar, bourbon, maple syrup, whole cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, thyme
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoked-lamb-ham-532594 (may not work)