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Ninja Woodfire Doner Kebab

Ninja Woodfire Doner Kebab

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 6 Total Time: 13 hrs 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
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The Ultimate Backyard Doner Kebab

Why gamble on a late-night kebab shop when you can whip up a cracking doner kebab right at home? This Ninja Woodfire recipe takes you straight to kebab nirvana. Juicy, spiced lamb is cooked to perfection, sliced into thin, smoky strips, and served with toasted flatbreads. It’s not just dinner—it’s a mouthwatering masterpiece that turns your backyard into a kebab haven. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to the ultimate comfort food.

Ninja Woodfire Doner Kebab

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Prep Time 12 hrs Cook Time 1 hr Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 13 hrs 30 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 150  C Servings: 6 Estimated Cost: £ 20 Calories: Approximately 500 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.

Ingredients

For the Lamb Kebab:

Instructions

  1. Blend for Smoothness:

    Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste, ensuring all spices are evenly incorporated.

  2. Shape & Marinate:

    Form the lamb mixture into a cylindrical log. Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavours to develop.

  3. Pre-Cooking Prep:

    Remove the log from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while still wrapped in foil. This step ensures even cooking.

  4. Bake:

    Preheat the Ninja Woodfire to Bake mode at 150°C. Place the foil-wrapped log directly onto the grill or cooking tray and bake until the internal temperature reaches 70°C, approximately 40 minutes.

  5. Roast for Colour:

    Increase the Woodfire temperature to 220°C. Remove the lamb from the foil and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a rich, golden crust.

  6. Slice and Sear:

    Stand the kebab upright and slice thin strips off the log. Heat a flat plate or griddle on high and toss the strips quickly to add colour and texture.

  7. Serve:

    Toast flatbreads lightly, load them with the sliced lamb, and top with your favourite salad and kebab sauces. Serve immediately.

Equipment

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Note

Pro Tip: Make the lamb log as uniform as possible to ensure even cooking.

Serving Idea: Pair with homemade garlic sauce or chili mayo for an authentic kebab-shop experience.

Storage: Leftovers? Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat on a flat plate for best results.

Keywords: doner kebab, ninja woodfire recipes, lamb doner, homemade kebab, backyard bbq, woodfire cooking, lamb recipe, flatbread kebab
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Flavour? Savage.
Style? Full caveman.
Crust? Absolute filth.

👉 Full step-by-step recipe now live over on the site if you’re keen to give it a go.

www.smokeandsear.world

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Not just cooked . . . this tomahawk was forged in fire. Reverse-cooked low ‘n slow, then straight-up dirty seared right on the coals for that primal crust. Finished with a fat slice of cowboy butter — melted over the top with a chunk of red-hot charcoal. Flavour? Savage. Style? Full caveman. Crust? Absolute filth. 👉 Full step-by-step recipe now live over on the site if you’re keen to give it a go. www.smokeandsear.world

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But with Thanksgiving just around the corner and festive planning in full swing . . . now feels like the perfect time to drop this belter.

Smoked, brined, and slathered in herby garlic butter – this wood-fired turkey’s an absolute showstopper.

Full cook on the Kamado Joe. Full flavour. Full-on festive vibes. 🎄🔥

🎥 Watch the reel
📌 Save it for the big day
🖱️ Full recipe’s up on the site now

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Too early for a Christmas-themed turkey cook? Maybe. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner and festive planning in full swing . . . now feels like the perfect time to drop this belter. Smoked, brined, and slathered in herby garlic butter – this wood-fired turkey’s an absolute showstopper. Full cook on the Kamado Joe. Full flavour. Full-on festive vibes. 🎄🔥 🎥 Watch the reel 📌 Save it for the big day 🖱️ Full recipe’s up on the site now #SmokeAndSear #ChristmasTurkey #BBQTurkey #KamadoJoe #SmokedTurkey #ThanksgivingFeast #FestiveBBQ #BBQSeason #BBQLife #TurkeyDoneRight

Right then — first brew DONE, and what better way to mark it than cooking up something to go with it 🍗🍺

If you saw my reel 20 days ago, @igulubeer had sent me their S1 Smart Home Brewing System (gifted) — and this was the moment of truth. First pour, first taste, and my first ever beer used in a BBQ recipe.

I grilled up some beer-brined, honey beer glazed chicken thighs on the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire, dropped ’em into warm naan pockets with salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and got stuck in 🔥

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🧂 Beer Brine:

• 250ml cold water
• 250ml of my freshly brewed German Helles
• 50g salt
• 25g sugar
• 1 garlic clove (smashed)
• 1 bay leaf
• 5–6 peppercorns

Brined boneless, skinless chicken thighs for 6 hours, patted them dry, and cracked on.

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🍯 Honey Beer Glaze:

• 150ml beer
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tbsp French’s yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Knob of butter

Simmered until it thickened up and got sticky, then basted the chicken in the last few mins.

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🔥 Cooked in the Ninja Woodfire:

• Grill Mode: HIGH
• Around 10–12 mins, flipping halfway
• Glazed the last 3–4 mins ’til it was glossy and banging

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Served it all in naan pockets with fresh salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and washed it down with a cold pint of the beer I brewed myself. Not gonna lie — for a first try, I’m proper impressed 👌

The only problem? I’ve no CO2 setup yet, so the keg needs finishing sharpish . . . looks like it’s gonna be a very decent night 😂

👉 What should I brew next?

#ad @igulubeer

www.igulu.co.uk

#igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #beerbrined #stickychicken #ninjawoodfire #beerrecipe #bbqrecipe #cheekydrink #comingsoon #brewtobbq

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Right then — first brew DONE, and what better way to mark it than cooking up something to go with it 🍗🍺 If you saw my reel 20 days ago, @igulubeer had sent me their S1 Smart Home Brewing System (gifted) — and this was the moment of truth. First pour, first taste, and my first ever beer used in a BBQ recipe. I grilled up some beer-brined, honey beer glazed chicken thighs on the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire, dropped ’em into warm naan pockets with salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and got stuck in 🔥 ⸻ 🧂 Beer Brine: • 250ml cold water • 250ml of my freshly brewed German Helles • 50g salt • 25g sugar • 1 garlic clove (smashed) • 1 bay leaf • 5–6 peppercorns Brined boneless, skinless chicken thighs for 6 hours, patted them dry, and cracked on. ⸻ 🍯 Honey Beer Glaze: • 150ml beer • 2 tbsp honey • 1.5 tbsp French’s yellow mustard • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp smoked paprika • Salt & pepper • Knob of butter Simmered until it thickened up and got sticky, then basted the chicken in the last few mins. ⸻ 🔥 Cooked in the Ninja Woodfire: • Grill Mode: HIGH • Around 10–12 mins, flipping halfway • Glazed the last 3–4 mins ’til it was glossy and banging ⸻ Served it all in naan pockets with fresh salad, poured over some of that leftover glaze, and washed it down with a cold pint of the beer I brewed myself. Not gonna lie — for a first try, I’m proper impressed 👌 The only problem? I’ve no CO2 setup yet, so the keg needs finishing sharpish . . . looks like it’s gonna be a very decent night 😂 👉 What should I brew next? #ad @igulubeer www.igulu.co.uk #igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #beerbrined #stickychicken #ninjawoodfire #beerrecipe #bbqrecipe #cheekydrink #comingsoon #brewtobbq

1 year to the day . . . and I still can’t believe little old me was flown to Nashville by @ninjakitchenuk . First time in America, first time doing anything like that — honestly one of the biggest moments of my BBQ life. And yep, the FlexFlame review I wrote back then is still getting loads of daily traffic too. Madness.

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1 year to the day . . . and I still can’t believe little old me was flown to Nashville by @ninjakitchenuk . First time in America, first time doing anything like that — honestly one of the biggest moments of my BBQ life. And yep, the FlexFlame review I wrote back then is still getting loads of daily traffic too. Madness.

Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe

No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like.

Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot.

Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉

www.smokeandsear.world

#SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

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Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like. Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot. Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉 www.smokeandsear.world #SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺

We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew.

Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥#

Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀

Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing?

Let’s see how it turns out . . .

What should I brew next?

#ad @igulubeer

www.igulu.co.uk

#igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon

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Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺 We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew. Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥# Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀 Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing? Let’s see how it turns out . . . What should I brew next? #ad @igulubeer www.igulu.co.uk #igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon