Smoked Denver Lamb Ribs with Tomato Marmalade and Pickled Red Onions

Recipe provided by | Chef Stephen Barber

Servings: 8

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INGREDIENTS

2 American Lamb sparerib racks (Denver Ribs)

1 cup vindaloo spice

Salt as needed


Tomato Marmalade:

2 cups tomatoes, chopped, reserve juice

1 cup sugar

1 orange, quartered, seeded, sliced

1 lemon, quartered, seeded, sliced

Salt as needed

Red wine vinegar as needed

Pickled Red Onions:

1 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pickling spice

1 red onion, julienned

DIRECTIONS

METHOD:

Remove membrane and excess skirt steak from lamb.  Season with vindaloo and salt. Place in smoker at 225°F for 2 to 3 hours.

For the Tomato Marmalade:  In a pot over moderate heat on a heated grill, add tomatoes, sugar, oranges, lemon, salt, vinegar and reserved juices from tomatoes.  Stir frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Simmer, stirring frequently, as marmalade thickens (to prevent scorching), adjusting heat as needed, until marmalade tests done, 50 minutes to 1-1/4 hours.  Begin testing for doneness after 50 minutes. Drop a spoonful of marmalade on a chilled plate, then tilt; it should remain in a mound and not run. (If necessary, remove pot of marmalade from heat while testing.)

For the Pickled Red Onions:  In a pan over medium heat, bring vinegar, sugar, salt and pickling spice to a simmer.  Remove from heat; pour over onions in a nonreactive bowl. Allow to cool; reserve.

Remove lamb from smoker; place on grill over medium heat.  Brush lamb with Tomato Marmalade. Leave lamb on grill until charred.  Take lamb off grill; brush with additional Tomato Marmalade. Cut in between each bone.

Stack ribs on plate, garnish with Pickled Red Onions.

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board