Description
Learn how to make the perfect smoked lamb chops with this simple and delicious recipe! Packed with flavor and perfect for any holiday meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Lamb Chops:
- 8 lamb chops, 1 1/2 inch thick
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or rosemary)
Mint Chimichurri:
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup extra light olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- (optional) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep: Ensure the grill grates are clean and preheat smoker to 225 degrees F. Let lamb chops sit out for 1-2 hours to come up to room temp. Season lamb chops with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Smoke: Place lamb chops directly on the grill grates and let smoke until the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches between 123-125 degrees F. Use an internal meat thermometer or probe to track the internal temperature.
- Mint Chimichurri: Meanwhile, add Mint Chimichurri ingredients to food processor. Blend until it has a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust salt, red pepper flakes (if using) or garlic. Set aside.
- Sear: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add butter and let melt. Add thyme. Sear lamb chops on both sides (do in batches if need be) until the internal temperature reaches approx. 126-127 degrees F. Remove and let rest 10 minutes. The internal temp will continue to rise while you sear and then rest your lamb chops – the internal temp needs to get to 130-135 degrees F. for medium-rare.
- Serve: Serve with the Mint Chimichurri (or this Lamb Sauce) along with a Couscous Salad and Shaved Brussel Sprouts!
Notes
- Smoke Time: how long these will ultimately take to get up to temp will depend upon a variety of factors such as hot spots on your smoker, humidity, air temp, wind, thickness of lamb, etc. Use an internal meat thermometer or probe to track the internal temp.
- Lamb Loin Chops vs. Lamb Lollipops: either work in this recipe, but if they are thinner or thicker than about 1 1/2 inches simply adjust the cook time.
- Lamb Marinade: if you want to go for a marinade first we have a great lamb chop marinade on the site – I don’t normally marinade a lot of meats prior to smoking as it can sometimes overpower the smokiness, but totally up to you!
- Lamb Seasoning: if you want something more fancy than the salt and pepper seasoning, feel free to try our lamb seasoning!
- Storage: store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 194.6 mg
- Fat: 16.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Protein: 24.6 g
- Cholesterol: 79.7 mg