Yemeni Lamb Pita with Zhug

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Preparation info
  • Serves about

    8 to 12

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Epic BBQ Sandwiches: Next-Level Burgers, Melts, Sliders, Tacos, and More, Grilled or Smoked to Perfection

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

  • About

When it comes to sandwiches (okay, maybe it’s technically a pita, but who’s counting?), this one knocks it out of the park. Smoked lamb shoulder, seasoned with warm spices and slow cooked to tender perfection, gets stuffed into freshly baked pitas. A creamy tahini sauce smooths out the heat from the fiery zhug, creating the perfect balance. Every bite is a contrast of flavors—crisp veggies, smoky lamb, and that sharp chile kick that bounces the tastebuds all over. This is one of my favorite