Categories: Lamb- Mutton Main Dish

Ingredients

• 12 thin lemon slices
• 4 lamb shanks (about 3 1/2 lbs)
• barbecue sauce

Directions

1. For each lamb shank, place 4 paper towel sheets, one on top of the other, on the counter. Place three lemon slices diagonally across center of paper towel sheets. Place lamb shank on lemon slices.

2. Fold three corners toward center, covering lamb like an envelope. Roll up over remaining corner. Hold under running water until soaked, but not dripping. Place loose corner down on microwave-safe plate.

3. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Rotate plate half turn. Microwave on MEDIUM for 5 minutes per pound, rotate plate once. Remove and discard paper towels. Brush lamb shanks with barbecue sauce.

4. Place lamb on hot grill. Grill to desired doneness, 20 to 30 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.

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