Lamb Ribs with Fig Sauce

Recipe provided by
Dale Fish

Directions

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook for 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

Add figs; mash with a potato masher to break them up. Cook for 3 minutes or until figs start to break down, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.Add wine, honey and vinegar, simmer until thickens.

Spread mixture on lamb and smoke at 225F till internal temp of the lamb is 145, about 3 hours.

Add fig mixture to lamb every hour.

Rest for 10 minutes and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 shallots

  • 2 cups figs

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 3 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 3 teaspoons paprika

  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1 Tblsp vinegar

  • 1/4 cup red wine