Moroccan Lamb Kabobs
If you love sweet and savory combos, these Moroccan Lamb Kabobs with dates and pomegranate molasses are a must try.
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Ingredients
Marinade
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0.25 cup olive oil
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0.25 cup lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
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1 tsp. harissa paste, if desired, for heat
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1 tsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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0.25 tsp. cinnamon
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kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Kabobs
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1.5 lb. boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
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12 wooden skewers, soaked for at least 20 minutes in water
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9 dates, pitted and halved
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1 red onion, cut into large dice (you want about 36 pieces total)
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pomegranate molasses, for drizzling
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chopped cilantro or fresh mint, for garnish
1 Food Prep
For your marinade, mix together your marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Add your marinade and lamb cubes to a resealable plastic bag and toss to coat evenly. Seal the bag and let your lamb marinate for at least 1–2 hours in the refrigerator. These are strong flavors so it’s best not to leave them overnight.
If you’re using bamboo skewers, you’ll want to soak them in warm water for at least 1 hour beforehand.
Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread it onto skewers — start with your lamb, followed by half of a date and a chunk of red onion. Repeat two more times and end with a piece of lamb.
Bamboo skewers are inexpensive and readily available. But because they’re made of thin pieces of bamboo, they’re flammable and can catch fire during grilling. To prevent this, soak your skewers in warm water for at least 1 hour prior to assembling your kabobs. When using skewers with wooden handles, it’s advisable to hang the wooden handles over the edge of the grill or make a heat barrier with a doubled piece of aluminum foil.
Credit: World Champion Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.
2 Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
Method: Two-Zone Method
Temp: 450°F (High Heat)
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your lamb kabobs on the grate directly over the coals and cook for about 8–10 minutes total,turning often, until the lamb is cooked through and the onions are slightly softened and charred.
- Remove your kabobs from the grill and drizzle with pomegranate molasses. Garnish with chopped cilantro or mint and serve immediately. Enjoy!
** Cooking times are approximate.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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