Apple Smoked Lamb Loin

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 4 -6 lbs whole lamb loin

Recipe

• 1 this recipe begins with a light dry rub seasoning, continues with some apple wood smoke flavor, and ends with a tasty apple-cinnamon sauce.
• 2 begin by removing all of the membrane (silver skin) and excess fat from the outside of the lamb loin. rub the loin with olive oil, then lightly season it with a bit of this dry rub mixture.
• 3 smoke the loin (using apple wood) at 225 degrees fahrenheit for two to three hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. remove the smoked lamb loin to a platter, covering lightly with foil and a kitchen towel. let it rest for fifteen minutes before serving with the apple cinnamon sauce.
• 4 apple cinnamon sauce.
• 5 finely chop two large or three medium sweet apples (fuji or gala are great varieties for this) and place in a saucepan. add one tablespoon sugar, one-half teaspoon each of cinnamon, paprika, salt and pepper, and two tablespoons rice wine vinegar. cover and bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a simmer. cook gently until the apples are tender.
• 6 slice the smoked lamb loin and top with a spoonful of the sauce.