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The Instacart guide to lamb kabob
About lamb kabob
The term "kabob," sometimes spelled "kebab," describes any type of cooked meat on a skewer and is popular the world over. In the Middle East, kabobs are made with various types of grilled meat cut into cubes or ground up and formed into balls, skewered, and grilled. In China, they call this Chuan, while in the United States, we refer to it as a shish kabob. Kabobs are very popular in India as well.
In many cases, kabobs are skewered with vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and mushrooms. While they are typically grilled over a flame, kabobs can also be baked in the oven or even incorporated into stews. Historically, people have commonly used lamb or mutton in kabobs. Today, kabobs are commonly made with steak, chicken, pork, fish, goat, or even tofu. In Middle Eastern recipes, the kabob is traditionally served with rice and bread.
The lamb kabob is another popular choice. Lamb meat comes from a sheep that is less than a year old, and it has a rich, almost gamey flavor. Spring lamb is less than six months old and, while it's extremely tender, has a much milder flavor.
As with any animal, there are primal cuts and sub-primal cuts of lamb, with different qualities requiring different cooking techniques. The legs, for instance, don't make for good kabobs because the tough muscles require slow cooking or braising to become tender enough to chew. You want to find sub-primal cuts from the loin that are naturally tender and great for grilling to make kabobs. Some common cuts are:
- Sirloin: The sirloin is naturally lean and comes butchered into steaks, roasts, and kabobs. Sirloin's affordability makes it budget-friendly, too.
- Tenderloin: You'll often pay a lot more for lamb tenderloin, but the tenderness is unmatched. Even lightly seasoned tenderloin kabobs will have an amazing flavor.
- Shoulder Chops: Shoulder chops cost far less than other cuts of lamb, but they aren't often found on kabobs because of the butchering work required to produce them.
- Rib Chops: Another expensive cut from the lamb, rib chops have great flavor and natural tenderness when used for kabobs.
- Ground Lamb: Ground lamb comes from various parts of the lamb, typically the less tender areas. The grinding of the meat makes it tender, and you can mix it with diced vegetables.
Lamb kabob cooking tips
Lamb kabobs make for a quick, easy main dish because you can get them pre-seasoned and skewered with your favorite vegetables. The traditional side dishes include warm naan or rice. Mashed potatoes also pair well with lamb kabobs.
For best results, lamb kabobs should be cooked on the grill. High heat will roast the vegetables and sear the exterior of the lamb meat while leaving the interior juicy. Most chefs recommend cooking lamb to medium-rare or 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer. Depending on the heat of your grill, this should take about 10-12 minutes. Turn the lamb kabobs every three minutes to avoid uneven cooking.
Under a broiler at 500 degrees Fahrenheit, you'll achieve medium-rare in under 10 minutes. Turn your kabobs at least once to avoid uneven cooking. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit will take around 20-25 minutes for medium-rare.
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FAQs about lamb kabobs
Lamb kabobs are skewered, which makes them perfect for cooking on a grill. If you don't have a grill, you can also broil them in the oven without sacrificing much flavor. Either way, you should brush them with high-quality olive oil before grilling or broiling to help get a good sear and extra flavor. Baking lamb kabobs works well, too, although it takes a little longer than the other methods.
You'll find many types of spices used on lamb, such as cardamom, mace, curry, cumin, coriander, and paprika. These spices are rich in flavor and aroma and complement the heady taste of lamb very well. Your neighborhood grocer may also offer lamb kabobs seasoned with American barbecue spices or marinades.
Yes, smoking lamb kabobs imparts a pleasant, smoky flavor to both the meat and vegetables on the skewer. Applewood pellets are commonly used to smoke lamb kabobs. Place the lamb kabobs into your smoker when it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Turning once between seven and 10 minutes will achieve a medium-rare temperature.