My tasty DIY lamb rub recipe combines flavorful herbs and spices into an out-of-this-world Mediterranean-inspired lamb seasoning you'll love. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or smoking your favorite cut of lamb. Your lamb will never be plain again once you've tried this deliciously addictive homemade lamb seasoning.1x this recipe yields ½ cup of robust lamb seasoning, enough to season up to 3-4 pounds of lamb meat. See my ultimate guide to cooking lamb and try my satisfying lamb marinade too.
Measure out all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 teaspoons each of dried rosemary, ground sage, and onion powder, plus 1 teaspoon each of oregano, dried orange peel, paprika, and ground black pepper.
Mix completely until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed in the mixture.
Apply liberally to lamb or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use ¾ tablespoon table salt for each 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt.
For Smoking Lamb - Rub the seasoning all over the outside of the lamb meat and be sure to apply the dry rub at least 1 hour before you start smoking the lamb. I prefer to return the lamb to the fridge during this time.
For Roasting Lamb - This Mediterranean lamb rub can be applied immediately before cooking. For better results coat the lamb and allow the seasoned lamb to 'dry brine' for up to 24 hours in the roasting pan, in the refrigerator.
For Grilling Lamb - You can coat lamb chops, or smaller cuts, super easily by adding the rub to a plastic zip lock bag, adding the meat, sealing, and then shaking the bag to get a nice even coat.