By Chef Francis Thuan BBQ Lamb Shoulder Bánh Mì

  • Prep time 30Min
  • Cook time 4Hr
  • Technique Pan Fry / Saute, Grill
  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Forequarter
  • Serves 2

BBQ Lamb Shoulder Bánh Mì is a modern take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich, combining tender, slow-smoked Australian lamb shoulder with a rich coffee pepper rub. Layered with refreshing yogurt dressing, fresh herbs, and tangy pickled jalapeño, all tucked into a crisp baguette, this recipe delivers a balanced mix of smoky, creamy, and vibrant flavours in every bite.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Baguette: 1

  • BBQ Australian lamb shoulder: 100 g

  • Yogurt dressing: 40 g

  • Pickled jalapeño: to taste

  • Coriander: a small handful

  • Mint: a small handful

BBQ Lamb Shoulder

  • Ground coffee: 30 g

  • Crushed black peppercorn: 30 g

  • Salt: 20 g

Yogurt Dressing

  • Plain yogurt: 100 g

  • Grated cucumber: 30 g

  • Lemon juice: to taste

  • Salt: to taste

Pickled Jalapeño

  • Jalapeño (sliced): 10 g

  • Apple vinegar: 30 g

  • Water: 30 g

  • Sugar: 20 g

  • Salt: 2 g

Method

BBQ Lamb Shoulder

  1. Preheat smoker to 70 °C.

  2. Brush Dijon mustard over the lamb shoulder.

  3. Coat evenly with coffee pepper rub.

  4. Slow cook for 4 hours until tender, then remove the bone.

Coffee Pepper Rub

  1. Mix all ingredients well.

Yogurt Dressing

  1. Mix all ingredients until combined.

Pickled Jalapeño

  1. Bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil.

  2. Pour over jalapeño slices and let cool.

Assembly

  1. Slice the baguette.

  2. Fill with lamb, yogurt dressing, herbs, and jalapeño.

  3. Adjust spice level as desired.

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