Lamb, a succulent and flavorful meat, pairs exceptionally well with the tangy sweetness of pineapple and the vibrant heat of spices. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cooking lamb in a tantalizing spicy pineapple marinade. We will explore the perfect balance of flavors that marries the richness of lamb with the tropical allure of pineapple, while the fiery kick of spices adds an exhilarating dimension to the dish. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, we have the perfect recipe for you. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and create a delectable lamb dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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PINEAPPLE JUICE MARINADE FOR LAMB
Also has soy sauce, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Sometimes I have juice left over from canned pineapple and this would be a nice use for that juice (you need 1/2 a cup). This is an overnight or 8 hour marinade.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 8h2m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Marinate a leg of lamb or whatever cut of lamb you like for 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill as you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3464.1, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 20.6, Protein 5.2
LAMB IN SPICY PINEAPPLE MARINADE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, onion, chipotle and coriander and cumin seeds. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the leg of lamb in a very large zip-lock bag and pour in the marinade. Shake the bag to distribute the marinade. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan fitted with a rack and reserve the marinade for basting. Roast the lamb for 15 minutes, baste with some of the reserved marinade and lower the temperature to 350 degrees.
- Continue to roast, basting occasionally, for another hour and a half or until the lamb reaches the desired doneness. Remove and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 712 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SPICY LEG OF LAMB
There are so many ways to make things spicy. Here, we are going to use a two-pronged attack plan: dry spices and fresh chiles. I love the "cooked in" spices that meld seamlessly with the meat and the surprise of the fresh chiles and vinegar to finish. I also like taking a few minutes to make a sauce once the meat comes out of the oven. This allows a period for the meat to rest before carving.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- The objective: A nice, pink, juicy leg of lamb has a final temperature of about 120 degrees F. Use a shallow roasting pan or baking sheet with a fitted rack. Elevating the lamb slightly off the bottom of the roasting pan allows the hot air to better circulate around the meat as it cooks.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toast the spices: In a medium bowl, combine the cayenne, fennel seeds, dry mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Mix the spices and pour them out onto a baking sheet. Place the tray inside the oven for 1 minute to warm the spices and allow them to toast slightly. This will awaken their flavors. Remove the tray from the oven.
- Make the paste to coat the leg of lamb: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, molasses and salt. Add the toasted spices and mix together to create a paste. Coat all sides of the leg in the seasoning paste. If you have time, allow the lamb to sit out for about an hour and come closer to room temperature. Alternatively, you can marinate the lamb like this for several hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Cook the lamb: Place the lamb leg in the center of the fitted rack on the roasting pan and place it in the center of the oven. Cook, undisturbed, for 30 minutes. Use an instant-read meat thermometer and take the temperature of the thickest part of the leg meat. Your meat thermometer should read about 85 degrees F. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Ideally, the thickest part of the leg should come to about 118 degrees F. Remove the lamb from the roasting pan to a flat surface to rest.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustard. Place the fresh chiles on a flat surface and, with a small knife, cut them both into thin rounds, ribs, seeds and all.
- Pour off some of the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan. Put the pan on top of a burner on your stove. Start a low heat under the pan and when the drippings begin to sizzle, add in the mustard, vinegar and fresh chiles. Taste for seasoning. Pour over the leg of lamb.
- Carve the meat: Begin carving at the loin end of the leg; you want to carve at a right-angle relative to the grain of the meat. Observe that this meat has lines almost like a piece of wood, aim the blade of your knife at a right-angle to the grain and slice thin pieces. Arrange the slices on a platter with the sauce.
SPICY PINEAPPLE MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Puree pineapple, jalapenos and garlic in blender until almost smooth. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro and lime peel and process until blended. Pour marinade into large glass baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
- Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade.
- Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into small bowl. Whisk in honey. Brush mixture over chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until cooked through, turning frequently and basting with honey marinade, about 30 minutes.
LAMB MARINADE
This is a lamb marinade for real lamb lovers! Perfect for lamb kabobs. Pour over lamb in a sealable container and marinate for 24 hours.
Provided by Jim Lemonia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, oregano, honey, garlic, mustard, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and lemon pepper in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 113.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SPICY LAMB MARINADE
Make and share this Spicy Lamb Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JoyfulCook
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients; add the chops and marinade for as long as possible.
- Great cooked under or in the grill or the BBQ, served with salads. Gujerati Potatoes, spicy tomatoes or any choice of your own.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.6
SPICY LAMB KABOBS
This hearty meal-in-one is spicy, sweet and savory all at the same time. The combination of grilled lamb, crisp salad and honey pita wedges is wonderful. -Melinda Winner, Joffre, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Place cucumber in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Remove half of cucumber; set aside. Process remaining cucumber until pureed. Combine pureed cucumber and reserved cucumber; stir in the sour cream, lemon juice and seasonings. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the first 7 kabob ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a shallow dish; add the lamb and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb, pineapple and tomatoes., In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, onions, tomato, sprouts, grapes and walnuts; sprinkle with cheese. Set aside., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lamb reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently with reserved marinade., Beat butter and honey until blended; brush over pitas. Serve with kabobs, salad and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SPICED ROAST LAMB
An Indian-inspired yogurt marinade with cumin, turmeric, chilli and fennel works beautifully with a joint of succulent meat
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together the marinade ingredients and season with ½ tsp ground black pepper and 1½ tsp flaky salt. Slash the lamb several times on both sides, then massage the marinade all over it. Seal into a large food bag or non-metallic container and chill overnight (or at least for a few hrs). Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 1 hr before roasting.
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the lamb into a foil-lined roasting tin and roast for 20 mins. Turn the oven down to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and roast for 1 hr 20 mins for meat that's pink near the bone. Cover loosely with foil halfway through cooking or once the marinade has charred and the meat looks golden.
- Leave the lamb to rest for 20 mins before carving, then serve with lentil & tomato and cucumber salads (see related recipes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose high-quality lamb: Look for fresh, flavorful cuts of lamb, such as lamb chops, leg of lamb, or shoulder of lamb.
- Make sure the pineapple is ripe: A ripe pineapple will be sweet and juicy, which will help to create a delicious marinade.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this marinade help to create a complex and flavorful dish. Feel free to experiment with different spices to find a combination that you enjoy.
- Allow the lamb to marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the lamb and make it more tender.
- Cook the lamb over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the lamb while keeping the inside juicy.
- Serve the lamb with a variety of sides: This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
This lamb in spicy pineapple marinade is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The marinade helps to tenderize the lamb and infuses it with a sweet and spicy flavor. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-frying the lamb, this marinade is sure to impress your family and friends.
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