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Sous Vide Lamb Souvlaki and Homemade Tzatziki
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Sous Vide Lamb Souvlaki and Homemade Tzatziki

Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword greek, lamb, sous vide, souvlaki, tzatziki
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Hands-On Cook Time 10 minutes
Sous Vide Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Souvlaki

  • 3-4 lbs lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 10 skewers, metal or wooden

Homemade Tzatziki

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • large English cucumber, diced
  • ¼ tablespoon salt
  • tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepping Lamb Souvlaki

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Add the lamb chunks, season with ground pepper and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. 

  2. After the meat has marinated, set sous vide machine to 57.5C/136F.

  3. Place lamb in freezer bag with the marinade (See Note 1).  Remove the air through a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop the bag in the bath for an hour.

Finishing Lamb Souvlaki

  1. Remove bag from bath. Take lamb out of the bag, pat dry, season with oregano, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Thread the lamb chunks onto to skewers (See Note 2). Set the bag containing the liquids to the side.

  2. Turn grill on high and let the grill heat up for 5 minutes. Place skewers on grill, brush the lamb with the marinade from the bag and grill for 2 minutes. Flip the skewers over, brush the lamb with the marinade and grill for 2 more minutes. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh tzatziki, pita, sliced red onions, or enjoy as is!

  3. Alternative instruction - although grilling is recommended, you can also finish the lamb on a pan. Heat medium-size pan on high and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear for 1 minute on each side, brushing the lamb with the marinade while they cook. Remove from pan, let rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

Tzatziki Sauce

  1. Peel cucumber and roughly chop. Sprinkle them with salt, set in colander and place a heavy item on top to draw out water. Let sit for 30 minutes, then drain well and wipe dry with paper towels. 

  2. Add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill and a sprinkle of pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend the mixture until smooth, then stir in Greek yogurt. Add in salt to taste. Place tzatziki in refrigerator for at least one hour to ensure the flavors are blended.  

Recipe Notes

  1. Make sure to not overcrowd the bag by placing pieces on top of each other. Use multiple bags if necessary.
  2. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before use.