Cooking Lamb Chops On Grill

If you have never had your lamb chops on grill, I can’t emphasize how much you are missing out on. The flavors are amazing. Every time I grill these chops, I’m sure my neighbors want to jump over our fence and have some of these chops. 

For those who haven’t had the opportunity to even know what we are cooking today, here are some brief facts. 

Chops are pieces of lamb meat cut from various sections of the animal, such as the shoulder, loin, and blade chops. Depending on the muscle it comes from, the texture, taste, and fat content will change.

The right temperature for lamb chops on grill starts from setting your grill to high heat. Obviously, this will depend on how thick they are, they can also be quick-roasted.

Barbecuing, griddling, pan-frying, and grilling are all ways that work well with chops, with the goal of getting a lot of color on the meat and browning any exposed fat. But we will be utilizing the grill for this dish.

Despite being fatter than beef, lamb more often than not feed on grass, making it healthier than beef.

Ingredients for cooking lamb chops on grill

• 1 kg lamb loin or rib chops thick cut
• 4 cloves of minced garlic 
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 
• 1¼  teaspoon kosher salt
• ½  teaspoon ground black pepper
• zest of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions for cooking

Firstly, in a measuring cup, combine the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil.

Pour the marinade over the chops and turn them over to properly coat them. Refrigerate the chops for as little as 1 hour or as long as overnight, covered.

Then grill the chops for 9 minutes on medium heat, or until they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.

Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes on a platter covered with aluminum foil before serving.

Conclusion

Lastly, if you have cooked this meal, you have obviously learned the right temperature for lamb chops on grill. Please take photos of your lamb, send them to us and we shall upload them on our blog. 

Also, if you have loved this recipe, please check out our grilled rack of lamb.