Smoked Lamb Shank Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in lamb shanks (around 1 to 1.5 pounds each)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 4 cups Water
• ½ cup Kosher salt
• ¼ cup Brown sugar
• 4 Garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 4 Lemon slices
• Hickory chips for strong, bold smoke flavor
• Applewood chips for a mild, fruity sweetness
• Mesquite chips for an intense, earthy smoke (use sparingly)