Reverse Seared Rack of Lamb is the perfect way to nail the Medium Rare inside and get a nice, Chargrilled Crust on the outside. And forget about the traditional Mint Jelly served with Lamb because this Rack of Lamb has a Pepper Jelly Glaze.

• 3 racks of lamb (6–8 bones each)
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s Gyro Hero Jalapeño Greek Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Al Frugoni Chimi Churri Seasoning

FOR THE MARINADE:

• 5 cloves garlic – minced
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons Malcom’s Gyro Hero Jalapeño Greek Seasoning

PEPPER JELLY GLAZE

• 1 jar habanero pepper jelly
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Season the racks of lamb with a light coat of Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning.
2. Place the racks in a large ziplock bag or container and pour the marinade over the top. Close the bag and make sure all of the meat is covers with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour minimum.
3. Remove the lamb from the marinade and re-season with a little more Gyro Hero Greek Seasoning.
4. Prepare the Primo smoker for indirect cooking at 250 degrees.
5. Place the racks of lamb on the pit, insert a meat probe thermometer to monitor internal temperature and cook the lamb until the internal temp reaches 115 degrees.
6. Remove the lamb from the pit and rest for 30 min. While the lamb rest remove the heat diverter plate from heat grill for direct searing at 550 degrees.
7. Combine the pepper jelly glaze ingredients below in a small bowl. Reserve a little for serving with the lamb.
8. Place the lamb over the hot coals and brush with the pepper jelly glaze. Sear for about 1 minute on all sides.
9. Repeat for all 3 racks then slice into individual chops and serve with a drizzle of the reserved pepper jelly glaze.

Backstrap Tacos Recipe – Deer (Venison) Backstrap seasoned with Mexican Seasonings and smoked until medium rare. Then served on a tortilla with fajita vegetables and a Gringo Green Sauce.

• 1 venison backstop trimmed and halved
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s Grande Gringo Mexican Seasoning
• 1 medium yellow onion sliced
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 8oz white button mushrooms sliced
• 3 roma tomatoes sliced
• 1 dozen flour tortillas – taco size
• 8oz Gringo Green Sauce* recipe below
• Fresh cilantro and cotija cheese for serving

Gringo Green Sauce

• 8oz sour cream
• 1 large Haas Avocado
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons Malcom’s Grande Gringo Mexican Seasoning
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/4 cup water (more/less as needed)

Place ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add a water 1 Tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Sauce should be smooth not chunky.

Instructions

1. Season venison back strap on all sides with Grande Gringo seasoning.
2. Prepare pellet grill or other grill/smoker for indirect coking at 250°F.
3. Place backstop on the cooking grate and smoke until internal temperature reaches 125°F on instant read thermometer. *cook until your desired doneness but I recommend medium rare
4. While back strap is on smoker sauté’ onions, bell pepper, and mushrooms on flat top griddle.
5. Season with Salt, Pepper, & Garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften and slightly char.
6. Remove the back strap from the grill once it reaches 125°F internal and rest for 5-7 minutes.
7. Slice into thin strips and serve on warm flour tortillas with sautéed vegetables, chopped cilantro, cotija cheese, and Gringo Green sauce*.