Smoked Leg of Lamb & a Gyro with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This is one of our more basic recipes, yet super delicious!
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[@nateferguson4612]

Can’t go wrong with lamb. Can’t go wrong with Meat Church!

[@BrettWilliamson]

Lamb is massive in Australia and New Zealand. A very classic flavour combo is garlic, rosemary and mint. You can glaze it will some Balsamic glaze when it's close to being cooked if you wish. Bloody beautiful when cooked lower and longer.

[@darrellharman0218]

Costco, here I come. I NEED to make this! Knocked the Mexican Brisket out last weekend, this will be next on the list. Thanks, Matt! Cheers.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Enjoy!!

[@johnlebzelter4208]

@Darrell Hartman yeah because Costco is the ONLY store that sells lamb.

[@Stuffyoushouldknow.]

@@johnlebzelter4208 shut up John

[@beka4780]

Every week a perfect meal! Thank you Matt!!!

[@natebifulk304]

Love how you always relate the video back to the viewers. Thanks Matt!

[@tommygun83]

Looks amazing Matt. We have a huge Greek community in South Australia and Yiros is a delicacy in Adelaide. Traditionally, the lamb leg is cut into steaks then marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika and salt an pepper and marinated overnight. Layer steaks onto a rotisserie skewer tightly with a gyro disc on either end, then cook on a rotisserie at 350 - 400f over open coals so the fat dripping into the charcoal smokes the meat. As the outside browns and cooks, keep cutting slices into a pan to expose the uncooked meat and continue the process. Best lamb you'll ever eat!!!

[@ryanseymour8908]

Man, just when I already had my weekend smoke plan you drop a new one on me. My daughter watching with me as always adds her nugget: “Dad. DO IT, lamb leg on tortilla has to be good!” 😂 thank you again!

[@scottd3995]

Being in Australia and having a big greek population, we cook Lamb a lot. So good to see people around the world switching on to it! For a quicker, smaller lamb fix I often do little lamb rumps. Smoke and reverse sear them and slice them real thin with a brisket knife. So good for mid week.

[@johnlankford9462]

Matt, two things. 1) my cook has improved greatly since watching you and using your products! 2) based on your two videos with him, last weekend we loaded up the truck and traveled to Dayne's Craft Barbecue. We were not disappointed. His pulled pork was some of the best we have had. We spoke with him and he told us he bufferflies his pork prior to cooking. If you need an idea for a video, how about a butterflied pork butt? Thanks!

[@bobhawkey3783]

Excellent as always! Just got my smoker assembled and seasoned! Looking forward to trying a bunch of Meat Church rubs and recipes. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@PdxBhoy]

I really needed this a few weeks ago around Greek Easter. Wish I had known then about finishing it the way you did. Next time for sure. Thanks for pulling this one together Matt.

[@markarakers]

We make our own yogurt. We strain it so it’s very, very thick. The thick yogurt helps so much when we make tzatziki at home. Even if you don’t make your own yogurt, try straining it with a cheese cloth prior to making your tzatziki.

[@rabisengupta2316]

Love lamb. Thank you for doing this!

[@Knightcommander69]

Oh man, that looks absolutely incredible!

[@Dan-pp8oy]

Always an excellent presentation….I look for your presentations every Wednesday

[@coreybatorski9626]

Love the wrap up video additions! Great job 👏

[@bullseye2764]

Love it Matt! Great job as always

[@rodpilcher2804]

Outstanding as always. I was wondering best way to do lamb, and since my wife lives gyros.. now I know! Thanks for sharing! Appreciate you, Matt!

[@WELDER-UP]

Now this looks amazing

[@pacman_17]

I wish lamb is more popular in the US. So farmers would raise them domestically. It's a great alternative to beef, pork, and chicken.

[@lowdownone]

One reason folks don’t like lamb is because most of it is New Zealand or Australian. Those are wild grass fed first. While it may be healthier they are very gamey and earthy. American lamb is raised to be eaten. You can definitely taste the difference and is probably more palatable to folks. I like it better, but it’s harder to find.

[@Daldidal1]

​@lowdownone Agreed. Welsh Lamb is heaven on a plate even though it's grass fed. Different grass, much sweeter flavor. Of course, almost nonexistent here.

[@melvingibson4525]

Lamb used to be more popular in beef here in the United States because it is much easier and cheaper to produce and with less land

[@1080LT]

🇦🇺 lamb is great

[@MarcGKiwi]

@@lowdownone lol if you think NZ lamb is gamey then you don't like the taste of meat.

[@chadreese9501]

Reminds me of my time in Graf. Love the videos!

[@stevemiller6547]

I am definitely going to make this one!

[@delbridge11l]

I’ve been looking for years trying to find a recipe to make the plunge into the gyro world and you did it again! I’m mad with you it looks to easy to take this long!

[@Joelrieck9]

We love our lamb here in Australia, and since I have started to smoke it’s been on regular rotation in our house

[@kerrywedge6977]

This is the most amazing video you've done yet!!

[@MICHAELTHOMPSON-sf1it]

Thanks for sharing!! I have wanted to try this for a long time and definitely have to get it done now!

[@spotdBS]

Fantastic!

[@jonc1283]

Just made this today. Incredible. Best thing to come out of my smoker.

[@frankwillet1609]

Thanks, I’m always looking for new ways to cook lamb. This recipe is on my todo list for sure! 🇬🇧

[@shawngillogly6873]

Love to see lamb videos! Chud always complains his views tank when he does one. But to me, smoked lamb is one of my favorites. Especially as gyro meat.

[@craigluhr7243]

I'm from Texas and live in the Middle East. I smoke lamb as much as I do beef. You should try lamb Shoulder for pulled lamb, and try smoked lamb shank instead of traditional braised lamb shank. Give lamb Shoulder and shank a try. I use olive wood as it is more available than Oak. Thanks for your videos.

[@Fuckitbro]

Looks great!

[@ChezJ1]

OMG! Yeah that looks amazing.

[@rmaki85]

Wow, this is gonna be a good one!

[@shotsfired2188]

I wish more people understood how cool and just amazing it is him and Meyhem Lauren cooked together 😂 I need you to get AB on the show! Anyways Amazing cook as always Matt !

[@steelfist9994]

I understand 🔥

[@yokesBL]

Another good one as always! Gold top cheers to ya.

[@SirPartyRoc]

Now your just showing off Matt, lamb!! This looks amazing.

[@garyhostetler3800]

Lamb doesn’t get enough love. Thanks for sharing

[@Sweeneybbq]

Those gyros were money at the Qbbq fest! Great job as always Matt!

[@leeg45691]

Sheesh Matt this video had me drooling from start to finish!! 🎉def gonna make this!

[@lnfiniti23]

Awesome video! I love lamb gyros. Can’t wait to make this! Try adding the Greek Kalamata olives next time. Those olives will compliment your homemade tzatziki sauce and that feta cheese really well. 😃

[@mkwiswes]

Shoot yeah

[@BradGibbons-bm5jo]

Matt, that looks INCREDIBLE! If you have some leftovers, throw some seasoned French fries in your next gyro for more of a street food feel. You won't be mad at it!

[@ChiefMade]

Man definitely gonna make this! Thanks for the vids! ✌🏻

[@5jacksonsjourney179]

We are from South Africa and lamb is a staple in our cooking. I love this recipe. It was delicious.

[@GeoffTheChefOfficial]

Great stuff Matt. I love to see American BBQ incorporating lamb a little more into the repertoire. Try a little white or red wine in the tray one time. Leaves you with a great jus at the end. ❤

[@alphakappa73]

Love that you use both mint and dill. Most Greeks only use dill, and shred their cucumber. I like it chunky especially when cuccs are in season. Nice work!

[@MattX28025]

The only "pita" I like as well. Meat is just too good, and meat church is gospel.

[@charlieray4289]

I was doing dishes while I'm listening to this video... as soon as Matt said he was "mad at it"..., I dropped my plate on the floor! 😂 What did he just say? 😂😂😂

[@larrysamples9810]

Looks awesome. Can’t wait to try. Fingers crossed you may do a brisket flat recipe.

[@paulsalazar228]

The only Pita!…. Best line every

[@maryjoschlechty7590]

Leg of lamb and ground lamb is wonderful 😊 I get tied of turkey and chicken and I don't do pork, 7th Day Adventist, so this video is a life savior, thank you

[@Wolfparkinson]

Making it Sunday 🤘🏻

[@TheSkyMex]

Looks delicious. I'm going to smoke my first lamb shoulder tomorrow.

[@hojobbq]

Have smoked some lamb shoulders for pulled lamb - but have never tried leg of lamb - will have to give it a try

[@KillinItWithFire]

Looks great, Matt. The Greeks are going to come for you. I live in the largest greek community in the US and these people don't mess around. LOL. I'm going to try this out on them!

[@jasonhollinger9513]

“I’ve never made lamb”…is something I will soon not be able to say. Thanks for the tips. That looked amazing. You just can’t go wrong with a Meat Church cooking episode, especially when it involves a choice of meat that I’ve never cooked before.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Enjoy Jason!

[@jasonhollinger9513]

@@MeatChurchBBQ I have 8 family members coming in the next couple of weeks for graduation, so I’ll be looking over your site for a few menu options. This should be fun!

[@englishpope1664]

Awesome. I could not find the bone in lamb leg but found a boneless leg of lamb from Aldi that was pre-seasoned with rosemary and garlie. I added removed the wrapping that it came with and added a binder and some extra seasoning. I did do some extra trimming to remove that hard fat. Came out great! Love the channel.

[@Brendonedwards83]

This looks awesome, Matt @meatchurch! I have a boneless leg of lamb in the freezer, and I just figured out what I'm gonna do with it! 😄👍

[@sean_mac]

Great video and super impressed the lamb was from New Zealand + bought at a Costco who have opened their first store in NZ just recently. Keep up the great mahi (work)

[@84mikerider]

Gonna hit this up for my birthday next weekend.

[@kain9407]

Doing this for sure. I love gyros. Killer video!

[@tylerplatts4151]

Can't wait to make this!

[@deanm4138]

Matt that looks delicious

[@danielbarrett3434]

I can’t wait to make this

[@stevemaynor2624]

Matt again another good video , I've been wondering about lamb , how to cook it , not a lamb fan but I will try this , thank you

[@markothesharko]

Gonna try a mesh between this recipe and traditional Mexican lamb barbacoa. Thanks for the recipe Matt.

[@leedoss6905]

Yes big lamb lover here. ❤ And I'm just down the road from you south east of Austin.

[@perryj8850]

Hot damn!! That looks phenomenal!!

[@rmagala]

I do leg of lamb every Easter, last two years I used your Garlic and Herb. Garlic and Herb is also a great compliment when roasting prime rib on rotisserie

[@robertbernal3180]

I haven't had lamb Matt but after watching your cooking video l feel that l will try some. I love using Holy Cow and l also have The Gospel rub too that is also awesome 👍. Lamb looked very delicious when you started shredded it, weird how it pulled apart when you took the foil off. My mouth got so watery when you took a bite of it.👏.

[@rolandogarza1151]

Love cooking lamb! But that’s one recipe I’m definitely going to try.

[@TeamEmperor]

Looks too good❤

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Matt! That lamb looked absolutely delicious! Thanks for this idea. I might even get my wife to try lamb this way. And if she won’t, more for me. Lol Thanks for sharing!

[@friarjosephbrewreview]

Got myself some irish lamb to do on the 4th of july....great vid

[@codyzimmerman2703]

Feta cheese is a game changer on basically anything. Going to have to try that one!

[@johntrzeciak3408]

Making this over this coming weekend but I am using elk shoulder instead of lamb. Can’t wait to try this out.

[@zacharyfike1071]

Damn I’m salivating

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Great video. Love smoked lamb. Now I want a gyro lol

[@chrissutton8344]

Love me some Lamb.... really glad you started doing a wrap up on your videos.... glad you are transparent on your cooks and keep up the good work... also do you think you might do a video on smoked duck? Would like to see that

[@TTABBQ]

Trying to do this the best I can right now!!!

[@camiloamezquita5090]

I did a trial run with a small boneless one that I found at Trader Joe's, and I will say this is one of the best cooks I've done so far. My wife and daughter, who weren't crazy about eating lamb, absolutely loved it and have requested another one 😂 Next one will be with a full bone-in leg. Thank you Matt for putting out great recipes like this!

[@shanecateriny4359]

You have won my friend . Amen.

[@Fathomie86]

So crazy you met Mayhem Lauren. Thats the chef combo I never thought I would have needed lol

[@MennySoel]

Hi, I'm a big fan of grilling, especially ribs, I'm just starting and practicing a lot, I've already burned several but I'm improving haha, I just discovered your channel and it's excellent, you explain everything perfectly, I'm a new follower, greetings from Mexicali Baja California, Mexico 😎🤙🏻

[@MrJynxi]

We eat a ton of lamb here in Australia. So i love this recipe.

[@Gerry6376]

We travel full time in a motor home and pull a Jeep. I have always had a out door kitchen at our Sticks and Bricks home. We sold everything a couple years ago. Now I buy a cheap off set smoker and use it for a few months and give it away when we leave. The two places that we spend the most time is Michigan in the summer and Texas in the Winter. I always make the typical mods to seal the smoker.

[@billmagowan1492]

Totally agree with taking off the hard fat so the meat flavours come through more! I do that every time plus it’s healthier! Great-looking gyros I bet the taste was amazing…

[@Joshhatch83]

From an Aussie try using lamb shoulder, can't go wrong

[@opposite_scoped2901]

This was amazing. I mad this the week he posted this and it was phenomenal. I did have to use a smaller shank and I would advise if you do to make sure you do use braising liquid with the cloves of garlic.

[@Sixbagzz]

I’m Turkish and grew up with gyro but dang I never had smoked gyro! Definitely going on my list to do!!!

[@francinecorry633]

My lamb shoulder is in the fridge uncovered with using a binder of garlic/olive oil paste and middle eastern seasoning with fresh rosemary. Cucumbers,mint from the garden for tzatziki as well-as fresh mators from our garden.May try leg one of these cooks.Thanks for the inspiration.

[@itllbeawrightyep5579]

Gyro City in Americus GA has really good gyros. Glad our Publix carries lamb we get it about twice a month. Great video.

[@nevereverbeendonebefore]

I've never been so excited for someone else getting to eat something i won't 😂 Leg of lamb's on my bbq to do list!

[@delbridge11l]

I’m trying to get my buddies to have a taco competitions and you are my secret weapon! I don’t think they stand a chance! Toughest decision is what taco to make first!

[@michaelblack4993]

Just a little advice, take a hot skillet with some olive oil throw your pita in the thing for about a minute per side you’re gonna get this nice brown crispy texture on the outside. Seriously it will take it to the next level.

[@gregvaughntx]

That looks amazing! I love lamb and wish it was more common in the US. One of my favorite things I ever bbq-ed was a butterflied leg of lamb with adobo sauce to take it in a Mexican direction. Maybe you could try that out in a future video. I made the adobo from scratch with dried chiles.

[@shootermcgavin991]

Nothing better than a gyro with kick ass tzatziki!!!!

[@billystpaul8907]

I might have to try Lamb. And, you are right about a simple cook... I am also agreeing that Holy Cow is my top 2 Meat Church rubs. Honey Hog is my other main rub. What it does to anything pork or chicken is wonderful...Thanks Matt for another nice video...

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for the support Billy!

[@keatondenney1902]

Man, it’s like you read my mind. I saw a lamb leg the other day at HEB and thought I needed to give it a try. Now I have a great method!

[@chrispatsimas2910]

Mr. Meat church I have officially subscribed! Atta boy 👌😍

[@ArielK1987]

Lamb is such an underrated piece of meat.