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Apricot-Glazed Lamb Sosaties

Tender lamb cubes threaded onto skewers with dried apricots, brushed with a sweet-savory glaze, and charred under the broiler in 15 minutes. A South African classic that tastes like you spent hours on it.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
480
Protein
42g
Apricot-Glazed Lamb Sosaties
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat lamb cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Thread lamb and apricot halves alternately onto four metal skewers, starting and ending with lamb.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk olive oil, apricot jam, vinegar, and paprika in a bowl until smooth and glossy.

  4. Step 4

    Brush glaze generously over all sides of the skewers, coating meat and apricots.

  5. Step 5

    Broil 4 inches from heat for 6–8 minutes, rotating once halfway through, until edges char and lamb is medium-rare.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with remaining glaze for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • metal skewers (4, at least 8 inches)
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • broiler pan or sheet pan
  • brush or spoon

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