Tasso Cajun Style

Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• 10 lbs lamb butt, boneless
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 trim the lamb of all excess fat and cut it into strips about 1 inch thick and at least 4 inches long.
• 2 mix together the seasonings and place in a shallow pan. roll each strip of lamb in the seasoning mixture and place on a tray.
• 3 cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (preferable a couple of days).
• 4 prepare a smoker. place the lamb strips on the grill or rod (whichever your smoker uses) and smoke until done, 5 to 7 hours. don’t let the smoker get too hot.
• 5 remove the meat and let it cool completely, then wrap well in plastic and foil.
• 6 the tasso will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, and it also freezes very well.