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    Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

    August 21, 2023 by Lauren 4 Comments

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    Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce are surprisingly easy to make and super elegant.  In about 30 minutes, you can have this recipe on the table!  This recipe will walk you through the steps!

    Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint sauce in a little gray bowl.

    Lamb chops are one of those things that most people are intimidated by, or haven’t attempted to make at home.  I used to be one of those people, but now these are one of my go-to BBQ recipes.  Not only are they easy, quick, and pretty–but almost everyone will be impressed that you can make a tasty lamb chop.

    So if you’re hosting a BBQ or a dinner party, definitely give these a try!  It’s so much easier than you’d think!

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    • Ingredients
    • The process
    • Lamb Internal Temperature Guide
    • Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

    Ingredients

    Ingredients on a sheet pan needed to make grilled lamb chops.
    • Rack of lamb (about 8 individual chops) - one rack weighs roughly 1.5-2 pounds.  If you’re making this as an appetizer, it serves 8 people, one lamb lollipop per person.  But if you’re making it as a meal, one rack of lamb serves 2 people. 
    • Olive oil - for the base of the dressing (mint sauce).  
    • Fresh herbs - cilantro and mint is a fantastic combination! Cilantro has a bright, citrusy, and slightly earthy flavor, while mint has a cool, fresh, and slightly sweet flavor. The contrast between these flavors adds complexity to this dish!
    • White wine vinegar - for acidity.  
    • Garlic - for flavor. 
    • Shallot - for sweetness and flavor. 
    • Lemon juice - for a bright citrus kick. 
    • Honey - for sweetness and the honey allows the outside of the meat to caramelize a bit on the grill.  
    • Kosher salt - always use kosher, table salt has a metallic flavor.  
    • Spices

    The process

    Lamb chops cut apart.

    Step 1: Slice the rack of lamb into 8 individual chops. 

    Ingredients needed to make the mint sauce in a blender.

    Step 2: In a blender, combine the olive oil, cilantro, mint, white wine vinegar, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, honey, and spices. 

    Mint sauce after it has been blended.

    Step 3: Pulse until it’s somewhat smooth or until the shallot and garlic are minced. 

    Lamb chops marinating in a plastic bag.

    Step 4: Add ¼ cup of the dressing to a ziplock bag with the lamb chops.  Make sure they’re coated in the mixture and marinate for at least 20 minutes (overnight is best).  Reserve the rest of the dressing for dipping, cover it and place it into the fridge.

    Lamb chops on the grill.

    Step 5: When you’re ready to grill your lamb chops, preheat a cleaned and oiled grill to 400 degrees fahrenheit.  Place the chops directly onto the grill and grill for about 4 minutes per side. 

    Lamb chops on the grill.

    Step 6: Grill the lamb chops until desired done-ness is reached. (See the bottom of this post for lamb internal temperature guide.).

    Remove them from the heat and tent with foil for 5 minutes.  

    Serve them with the remainder of the cilantro-mint sauce.

    Lamb chops on a black plate.

    Lamb Internal Temperature Guide

    It's up to you how much or how little you cook your lamb chops. Here's a guide to keep in mind:

    • Rare: 120-125°F (49-52°C)
    • Medium Rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
    • Medium: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
    • Medium Well: 150-155°F (65-68°C)
    • Well Done: 160°F (71°C) and above

    Definitely keep it in mind that this is just a guide and these temperatures are an approximation based on the cut of lamb, the temperature of your grill, cook times, and rest times.

    Also, not that this guide is for lamb chops, not ground lamb! That's a different ballgame and not one that we're discussing in this post, maybe another, though!

    When cooking lamb, it's best to have an instant read thermometer so that you can get as close to the desired result as possible! I have this one, and you should pick one up. You can stick it to the side of your grill so that it's always ready for you when you need it.

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    Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

    Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce are surprisingly easy to make and super elegant.  In less than 30 minutes, you can have this recipe on the table.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course BBQ, Dinner, Grilling, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 1468 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 rack of lamb about 8 individual chops
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ¾ cup fresh cilantro
    • ½ cup fresh mint tightly packed
    • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 shallot
    • 1 lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the rack of lamb into 8 individual chops.
    • In a blender, combine the olive oil, cilantro, mint, white wine vinegar, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, honey, and spices. Pulse until it’s somewhat smooth or until the shallot and garlic are minced.
    • Add ¼ cup of the dressing to a ziplock bag with the lamb chops. Make sure they’re coated in the mixture and marinate for at least 20 minutes (overnight is best).
    • Reserve the rest of the dressing for dipping, cover it and place it into the fridge.
    • When you’re ready to grill your lamb chops, preheat a cleaned and oiled grill to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
    • Place the chops directly onto the grill and grill for about 4 minutes per side. Or until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Remove them from the heat and tent with foil for 5 minutes.
    • Serve them with the remainder of the cilantro-mint sauce.

    Notes

    Lamb Internal Temperature Guide:
    Rare: 120-125°F (49-52°C)
    Medium Rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
    Medium: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
    Medium Well: 150-155°F (65-68°C)
    Well Done: 160°F (71°C) and above

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1468kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 140g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 75g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Lamb chops on a black background Pinterest Pin.

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    Comments

    1. Marilyn

      October 23, 2023 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Went great with my tzatziki sauce and hummus and felafel!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 23, 2023 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you SO MUCH for the review, Marilyn! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Claudia balderston

      April 06, 2024 at 12:28 am

      Made this recipe w high quality ingredients, exactly as printed. Smashing success. Sooo good. 😋 😋 😋

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 06, 2024 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks so much, Claudia! So glad to hear that!

        Reply

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