- It's tough.
- Overcooked. Lamb ribs are thin; pull them sooner!
- Crust is bitter.
- Sugar or paprika burned. Grill slightly further from coals with sugary rubs.
Grilled BBQ Lamb Chops
Lamb chops are the 'prima donnas' of meat: delicate but unforgettable when treated right. Here, Mediterranean seasoning (rosemary, garlic) meets American BBQ technique (sugar rub, smoke). The goal is pink, juicy meat (medium-rare) with a caramelized, spiced crust.
Ingredients
1 1/2
lbs
Lamb Rib Chops (Rack, cleaned)
2
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1
tsp
Garlic Powder
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
2
tbsp
Brown Sugar
2
tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce
2/3
cup
BBQ Sauce
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
sprig
Fresh Rosemary
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Equipment Needed
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Brush
- Foil
Allergen Information
Soy
Fish (Worcestershire)
Instructions
1
✓
Remove meat from fridge 30 mins before cooking. Pat dry.
Tip: Cold meat on hot grill = temperature drop = steaming not searing.
2
✓
Mix dry spices. Oil the meat, then rub with spice mix.
Tip: Oil conducts heat and creates crust.
3
✓
Heat grill to high (direct). Throw rosemary on coals for scent.
Tip: Rosemary smoke flavors the meat.
4
✓
Grill 3-4 mins per side. Target 135-140°F internal.
Tip: Should feel springy like the tip of your nose.
5
✓
Last minute: brush with Worcestershire/BBQ mix.
Tip: Just glazing now; watch sugar burning!
6
✓
Rest under foil 10 mins.
Tip: Retains juices.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Lamb Rib Chops (Rack, cleaned)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2/3 cup BBQ Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary