Traeger Gyro with Pulled Lamb

Give in to your cravings for Traeger Gyro with Pulled Lamb. A mix of Mediterranean spices is used to season this tender smoked lamb shoulder, which is served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, boneless
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Instructions:

Preheat your Traeger grill to 250F

In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and pepper

Rub the lamb shoulder with the seasoning mixture, ensuring its evenly coated

Place the seasoned lamb on the grill and smoke for 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F and the meat is tender and easily shredded

Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes

Shred the lamb using two forks

Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side

Assemble the gyro sandwiches by layering shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and pulled lamb on each warmed pita bread

Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the lamb

Fold the pita bread over the filling to form a sandwich

Serve immediately and enjoy