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    Grilled Lamb Chops

    Published: July 9, 2022 | Last Updated: June 15, 2023 | Lisa 2 Comments
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    A graphic with Grilled Lamb Chops topped with mint pesto and peaches on the side of platter.

    Last Updated June 15th, 2023 at 09:40 pm by Lisa

    Grilled lamb chops seasoned with a mint salt rub, topped with parmesan pesto, and paired with juicy summertime peaches.

    Years ago, a professional Chef taught a dinner class I attended on how to cut a rack of lamb into chops, season, and then grill them to the correct temperature while holding in the juices of the meat.

    Get all the pro chef tips for grilling lamb lollipops at your next cookout party scented with the elegant sublime taste of peaches, parmesan, and mint...

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    How To Make The Best Grilled Lamb Chops

    Take the lamb meat out of the fridge, and let them rest while you work on preparing the peaches, the mint salt rub, and parmesan pesto.

    • 8 lamb chops - French trimmed (see below for detailed pro tips to cut a rack into chops!)
    • 4 whole fresh peaches halved/pits removed
    • 1 bunch of fresh mint leaves

    seasoned mint salt rub

    • ½ cup kosher sea salt
    • ⅛ cup ground black pepper
    • 15 fresh mint leaves
    • 2 lemons zested

    grilled peaches

    • 8 peach halves
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1. Make the seasoned mint salt rub; mix salt, black pepper, mint leaves, and lemon zest in a mini food processor or chop finely on board.
    2. Rub each chop generously with the seasoned mint salt rub on both sides, and set on a platter.
    3. To season the peaches, wash and cut peaches in half, remove pits, and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, and add to the platter.
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    make the parmesan mint pesto

    This will be a condiment on top of your grilled lamb chops, it is amazing!

    • 20 leaves fresh mint
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ cup pine nuts
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    1. In a mini food processor blend or finely chop on a cutting board; the fresh mint, garlic cloves, pine nuts, parmesan, and a pinch of salt. You can also swap in fresh rosemary, parsley, rosemary or thyme for mint, but the mint pairs so well!
    2. Slowly add the olive oil to the moving food processor, or mix in a small bowl if done by hand.  
    3. It should be thick and chunky like a paste, not drippy with olive oil. Set aside, this will top your grilled chops just before serving.
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    grill the lamb chops and peaches

    Preheat your grill/gas grill to 400 degrees.

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    1. Place the lamb and peaches (cut side down) on the hot grill, and close the lid for 4-5 minutes.
    2. Carefully open the grill lid, and flip them over. Sear for another 4-5 minutes until just golden brown.
    3. Check the peaches, and remove them from the grill once they have nice grill marks on a platter. 
    4. Arrange the grilled meat and peaches on a platter with parmesan mint pesto over each lamb lollypop.
    5. A serving size for one adult is 2 individual chops and goes so well with cool drinks and a salad.
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    How To Buy Lamb Chops

    When you head out to the grocery store or butcher shop, buy a good quality rack of lamb, preferably a wet-aged French trimmed rack. Usually, rib chops are sold partially trimmed. You will have to remove some of the white fat, the silver skin, and clean them up a tiny bit.

    PRO TIP: You can ask the butcher to trim your cut of meat at the store and slice it into thick chops for you.

    Slicing A Rack Of Lamb Into Chops At Home

    A few years ago I was invited to attend a cooking class for professionals, and we did a deep dive all about lamb. I can still remember the delicious flavor of lunch that day and never knew tender chops could be so delicious with a unique smoky flavor from the grill! The chef showed us step-by-step how to break down racks into chops...

    1. To prep racks yourself, carefully scrape any meat or fat off the bones with a small sharp pairing knife.
    2. Cut equally in between the rib bones to keep them even, and cut out the extra fat.
    3. Slice straight through the chops, and then twist that section to finish cutting off a single chop.
    4. Remove any extra end bones if necessary to leave one bone per chop.

    Well, that wasn't too hard, was it? These are photos from our class as we broke down racks into chops with the Chef coaching us...

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    Grilled Lamb FAQ

    What is the difference between Lamb Rib Chops and Loin Chops?


    Lamb Rib Chops:
    French trimmed lamb chops, are elegant, and the meat is scraped from the ends of the rib bones. 

    Cut from the front half of the lamb rib section. These are a tender cut of lamb, with nice marbling.

    You can buy a full rack of ribs, and cut them into chops.

    One option is to cut them into single or double chops. Lamb Rib chops are sometimes called "Lollypops".

    Lamb Loin Chops:

    Are a rounder-shaped lamb chop cut of delicate tenderloin, divided by a piece of bone.

    They are cut from behind the rib chops and don't have the rib bone.

    Lamb Loin chops don't have elegant rib bones or lollypop shapes like French-trimmed lamb rib chops.


    What is a French Rack of Lamb?

    A rack of lamb with most of the fat and several inches of rib bone exposed and cleaned.

    Often, you can find racks of lamb already frenched at the supermarket, or you can request them from the butcher.

    What temperature for Grilled Lamb Chops?


    According to the American lamb board, grill each lamb chop for 4-5 minutes per side at 400 degrees.

    Check internal temperature with a good quality meat thermometer or instant probe thermometer. Here are suggested cooking times for different a degree of doneness.

    135 degrees for medium-rare
    150 degrees for medium
    160 degrees for well-done

    Once grilled, lamb meat temperature will rise as it rests by about 10 degrees to its final temperature.

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    What To Serve With Grilled Lamb Chops?

    For a special meal like Valentine's Day, hosting dinner guests, or special occasion easy dinners at home, these are the best side dishes to make for tender lamb chops.

    The grilled peaches that I made with this recipe go perfectly and are so easy to throw on the grill. You could also make grilled watermelon skewers, grilled butter corn, a spinach salad, or a no-stir oven-baked parmesan risotto. Any simple salad will go so well with any of these easy recipes.

    Pair these little lamb chops with a sweet potato dish. This Sweet Potato Casserole is Ruth Chris's Steakhouse copycat recipe, and is absolutely amazing! It's a simple side dish made with pecan crumble topping, vanilla extract, and a bit of maple syrup.

    Or make some Smashed Potatoes served with melted herb butter is one of the most heavenly potato recipes. These crispy potatoes are a beautiful side dish for a special family dinner, romantic date nights, holidays, or a dinner party and would go so well with lamb.

    Serve this mix of colorful Roasted Vegetables with grilled lollypops including sweet potato, butternut squash, rainbow carrots, and Brussel sprouts.

    This ultimate guide delivers all the tips on how to cook Grilled Asparagus on the stovetop perfectly every time for tasty crisp-tender asparagus spears with bright green beautiful color.

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    Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe

    Grilled Lamb Chops rubbed with seasoned mint salt, sweet juicy peaches, and topped with parmesan mint pesto, what a cookout party food idea!
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 424kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Classic Citrus Zester
    Chef Knife
    Epicurean Non-Slip Cutting Board
    Digital Meat Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 8 lamb chops - French trimmed
    • 4 whole fresh peaches halved/pits removed
    • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves

    grilled peaches

    • 8 peach halves
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    seasoned mint salt rub

    • ½ cup kosher sea salt
    • ⅛ cup ground black pepper
    • 15 fresh mint leaves
    • 2 lemons zested

    parmesan mint pesto

    • 20 leaves fresh mint
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ cup pine nuts
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup olive oil
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    Instructions

    make the parmesan mint pesto

    • In a mini food processor blend or finely chop on a cutting board; the fresh mint, garlic cloves, pine nuts, parmesan, and a pinch of salt. You can also swap in fresh rosemary, parsley, rosemary or thyme for mint.
    • Slowly add the ¼ cup olive oil (four tablespoon of olive oil) to the moving food processor, or mix in a small bowl if doing by hand.  
    • It should be thick and chunky like a paste, not drippy with olive oil. Set aside.

    prepare the lamb and peaches

    • Slice the rack of lamb into individual chops when the meat is cold. Then bring the meat to room temperature before grilling.
    • Make the seasoned mint salt rub; mix salt, black pepper, mint leaves, and lemon zest in a mini food processor or dice finely on board. 
    • Rub the meat generously with the seasoned mint salt rub on both sides, set on a platter.
    • Wash and cut peaches in half, remove pits and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, and add onto the platter.

    grill the lamb and peaches

    • Preheat your grill to 400 degrees ( medium high heat) Place the lamb chops and peaches (cut side down) on the grill grates of an outdoor grill, and close the lid for 4-5 minutes.
    • Carefully open the grill, and flip them over them over and sear another 4-5 minutes until golden brown, or less time if you prefer rare.
    • Check the peaches, and remove from grill once they have nice grill marks to a platter. 
    • Transfer grilled lamb and peaches to a warm platter with parmesan mint pesto over each one. Serve with cool drinks and a salad.
    • Store leftover lamb in an airtight container refrigerated, and eat within 3-4 days after cooking.

    Notes

    How To Buy Lamb Chops

    When you head out to the grocery store or butcher shop, buy a good quality rack of lamb, preferably wet-aged. Usually, French lamb chops are sold partially trimmed. You will have to remove some of the white fat, the silver skin, and clean them up a tiny bit.
    You can ask the butcher to trim your cut of meat at the store and slice it into thick chops for you.

    Slicing A Rack Of Lamb Into Chops At Home

    A few years ago I was invited to attend a cooking class for professionals, and we did a deep dive all about lamb. I can still remember the delicious flavor of lunch that day and never knew tender chops could be so delicious with a unique smoky flavor from the grill! The chef showed us step-by-step how to break down racks into chops...
    1. To prep racks yourself, carefully scrape any meat or fat off the bones with a small sharp pairing knife.
    2. Cut equally in between the rib bones to keep them even, and cut out the extra fat.
    3. Slice straight through the chops, and then twist that section to finish cutting off a single chop.
    4. Remove any extra end bones if necessary to leave one bone per chop.

    Lamb Chops Internal Temperature

    According to the American lamb board, grill each chop for 4-5 minutes per side at 400 degrees.
    Check internal temperature with a good quality meat thermometer or instant probe thermometer. Here are suggested cooking times for different a degree of doneness.
    • 135 degrees for medium-rare
    • 150 degrees for medium
    • 160 degrees for well-done
    Once grilled, lamb meat temperature will rise as it rests by about 10 degrees to its final temperature.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 14689mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1299IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Jessica Robinson says

      June 24, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      These were the BEST lamb chops. They had such wonderful flavors.

      Reply
    2. Laura says

      June 24, 2021 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      OMG these lamb chops have so much flavor. The mint salt rub is divine and the pesto is bread mopping good.

      Reply

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