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Smoked Lamb Neck Tacos

Underrated smoked lamb neck braised with rosemary, butter, and hot honey, then shredded into tacos with fire-roasted salsa.

TimeLow & slow CategoryLamb Watch5:27
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Method

  1. 1Season the lamb necks with Coastal Cookhouse Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub and smoke on an offset over Nova Scotia sugar maple.
  2. 2At 170°F internal, place in a foil tray with chicken stock, rosemary, butter, and a generous drizzle of Stingin' Hot Honey.
  3. 3Braise to 203°F until the meat shreds beautifully.
  4. 4Build tacos on corn tortillas with the shredded lamb, fresh toppings, and Fire Roasted Jalapeño Salsa.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Chicken
Chicken is a lean, versatile source of complete protein, B vitamins (especially niacin and B6), and selenium. Skinless breast is leanest; thighs and skin add flavour and a little more fat. Always cook poultry to a safe 165°F.
Lamb
Lamb is a rich red meat high in protein, iron, zinc, and B12, plus useful omega-3s from grass-fed animals. It's flavourful and a bit fattier, so trim and portion accordingly.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that adds gloss and flavour; it's still sugar, so it's used sparingly. In raw form it carries trace antioxidants and beneficial compounds.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.
Fresh herbs
Fresh herbs add aroma and flavour with virtually no calories, sodium, or fat, plus a small dose of antioxidants. They're one of the easiest ways to season without reaching for salt.
Tomato
Tomatoes bring bright acidity plus vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more available when cooked. They lighten and balance rich, fatty barbecue.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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