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Perfect for holiday meals or even a weeknight dinner, grilled lamb chops make any meal a special occasion. And don’t worry — the right prep, setup and grilling techniques make it easy. Let’s get started!
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What You’ll Need
Before starting, make sure you have everything on this list. We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets. And don’t skip the digital meat thermometer — it’s the best way to get your lamb chops done right.
Fuel and Tools
- Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
- Digital Meat Thermometer
- Large, Resealable Glad® Plastic Bag (Optional)
- Long-Handled Tongs or Long-Handled Metal Spatula
- Knife (For Trimming Fat)
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- Lamb Loin Chops
- Spices (Salt, Pepper and Herbs, Like Mint, to Taste)
- Marinade (Optional)
- Olive Oil
- Cooking Oil
How to Prep
- Lamb loin chops may come with a thick layer of fat around the outside. Trim the fat to ⅛” to ¼”. The meat will remain tender even after trimming.
- Simply drizzle the chops with olive oil, then sprinkle them with your choice of spices. Or, using a large, resealable plastic bag and your favorite homemade or store-bought marinade, marinate the chops for at least an hour, or even overnight. Subtle flavors work best with delicately flavored meat like lamb.
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How to Prep
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How to Build Your Fire
- Give your top grill grate a good brushing and set it aside. Pour Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets into a chimney — or pour them in a mound and light. Wait for coals to light fully.
- Once the charcoal turns gray with ash, arrange coals in a Two-Zone Method: coals on one side of the grill and a void on the other.
- Add the grate and let it heat up.
- Coals should be at Medium Heat — around 350°F to 400°F. How to control the heat when grilling with charcoal.
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How to Gauge Grill Heat Without a Thermometer
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
•Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
•Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 secondsMake sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
- When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with the tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
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How to Build Your Fire
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Grilling Time & Temp
- Place the lamb chops directly above the coals and sear on each side, until brown, flipping only once.
- Flare-ups will happen. Don’t worry!
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Here’s How to Handle a Flare-Up Flare-ups happen to even the most skilled grill masters. Flare-ups are just fat rendering and dripping onto the coals. With a long-handled, metal spatula, simply move your food to the other side of the grate until the flames subside.
- Once seared, move the lamb chops to the cooler side of the grate and close the lid.
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How Done Is My Lamb? Let’s Find Out! * USDA Safety Guidelines recommend cooking lamb to the well-done temp of 145°F to make sure any harmful bacteria are destroyed.
** Cooking times are approximate. - While your lamb chops are still on the grill, insert the digital meat thermometer into the thickest part to check the internal temperature.
- When they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, your lamb chops are done. Most lamb chops will reach doneness in 7 minutes total.
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Grilling Time & Temp
The Finish
- Place lamb chops on a platter, loosely cover with aluminum foil and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Don’t skip this step! It makes a world of difference in tenderness and tasty juices.
- Now it’s time to plate your lamb chops. Serve and enjoy!
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The Finish
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