You Can Dr Pepper Anything—Including Easter Lunch

Lamb—both the dish and the lovable ungulate—is perennially associated with springtime. A classic Easter entrée, it stands up to strong flavors. There’s mint jelly of course. There are also wood smoke and Dr Pepper.The classic Texas soft drink tastes like another staple of many dining tables statewide. Just like a squiggle of barbecue sauce on a slice of brisket, the fruity and spice-tinged beverage makes for an excellent complement to savory meat. I brightened up the lamb shoulder’s rich flavor with the soda and by rubbing it with ginger, garlic, and coriander.This recipe requires a smoker. I used a pellet smoker—I know some consider that cheating—but a more traditional offset works just as well. After the lamb comes out of the smoke, it gets a…

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