Grilled Lamb Chops
If you've got bone-in lamb loin chops and fresh rosemary, you're most of the way to this lamb: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: none of the major allergens we track from the ingredients listed.
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How to make it
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towel and let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes so they cook evenly.
- Mince the garlic and finely chop the rosemary and thyme, then stir them together with the olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper and a good pinch of salt to make a paste.
- Rub the paste all over the chops, pressing it into both sides, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat a grill or griddle pan to high; the surface should be hot enough that a drop of water sizzles instantly.
- Grill the chops for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving them so a crust forms, then turn and grill 3 to 4 minutes more for medium, reaching an internal temperature of about 63 C (145 F) for medium, or longer if you prefer them more done.
- Stand the chops on their fatty edge for a final minute to render and crisp the fat, then transfer to a board.
- Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes before serving, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
You'll use: Grill / broiler Β· Pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Grilled Lamb Chops take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Adapted recipe β rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Grilled Lamb Chops is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Liat Portal for Foodie Disorder - Homemade Lamb Chops with Rice and Grilled Vegetables.jpg by HaJunkiyada, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure β how we source recipes.