Step 1 Prepare the lamb meat
Slice the legs of lamb in thin slices as flat as possible.
Gyro Recipe: Rotisserie Lamb Gyros on the BBQ
Follow our rotisserie gyro recipe by marinating lamb overnight in a homemade dry rub. Load your BBQ rotisserie spit attachment with thin slices and let your grill do the rest for a traditional Greek gyro you can make at home.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Time:
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There are 9 steps to completing this project:
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2 boneless lamb shoulders
1 tbsp coriander seed
1 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp sweet paprika
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp oregano
1 teaspoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon kosher salt -
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Step 2 Grind all dry ingredients
Using a Mortar and Pestle, or grinder, blend all dry ingredients to make a dry rub.
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Step 3 Marinate lamb
Combine all ingredients together to marinade for 1 hour or overnight.
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Step 4 Insert charcoal tray
Remove grill grates and deflector plates from your BBQ. Insert charcoal tray.
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Step 5 Preheat charcoal
Load and preheat charcoal. Get the charcoal hot until it is white in colour.
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Step 6 Load rotisserie spit
While charcoal heats, load slices of lamb onto the rotisserie spit. Season liberally.
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Step 7 Place rotisserie on grill
Load the lamb spit onto grill and allow to cook until internal temperature reaches 130F.
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Step 8 Slice desired portion of lamb
Slice off desired serving portion, while leaving the gyro to continue turning. This can be done repeatedly, to keep the meat ready to serve. Alternatively, cook to an internal temperature of 145F and remove from grill, allow to rest 15-20 minutes and remove spit.
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Step 9 Assemble gyros
Assemble Gyros to your liking using prepared garnishes such as tomatoes, onions, herbs and feta.
