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Grilled Lamb Lollipops

Published: Sep 28, 2021 · Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links 1 Comment

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These Grilled Lamb Lollipops are made with only salt, grilled to perfection, and served with mint jelly on the side if you wish.

These Lamb Lollipops are made with only salt, grilled to perfection, and served with mint jelly on the side if you wish.

This is such an easy recipe if you have a rack of lamb chops and are ready to get your grill on. You can make lamb chops on the grill, cast iron skillet, or even an air fryer. Once you try these lamb chops you will never grill them any other way. Save money and make them at home!

Divide the rack of lambs into individual chops by cutting between ribs with smooth, single stroke. If you don’t get through in one stroke, place it back in the seam and try again. Do not saw back and forth.

If you love this recipe, feel free to try my Ranchera Meat and my Pork Birria Tacos.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Grilled Lamb Lollipops
  • Food safety

Ingredients

These Grilled Lamb Lollipops are made with only salt, grilled to perfection, and served with mint jelly on the side if you wish.

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Lamb chops
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Mint jelly

See recipe card for Grilled Lamb Lollipops quantities.

Instructions

For best flavor, make sure to salt the lamb chops 2 hours prior to grilling. Preheat the grill to 400°F.

For best flavor, make sure to salt the lamb chops 2 hours prior to grilling. Preheat the grill to 400°F.

Place the individual rack of lambs on an aluminum pan and drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the grill for 4-6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops) with the lid down.

Place the individual rack of lambs on an aluminum pan and drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the grill for 4-6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops) with the lid down.

Take the chops out and place directly on the grill to sear for 1-2 minute on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Take the chops out and place directly on the grill to sear for 1-2 minute on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with mint jelly. Enjoy these Grilled Lamb Lollipops.

Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with mint jelly.

Substitutions

Lamb chops: The lamb chops are necessary for this, although you can buy the whole rack and individually slice them or buy them pre sliced for you.

Olive oil: I would get extra virgin olive oil for best quality oil. You could also use vegetable, canola or sunflower oil.

Salt: If you use kosher salt, use less of it. If you use thick sea salt, you can generously salt the lamb chops.

Jelly: Mint jelly is use a lot when it comes to eating lamb chops. You can use any flavor jelly you want.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes with the salt before grilling for a nice spicy kick.
  • Deluxe - serve with rice, broccoli or pasta.
  • Kid friendly - add crushed potato chips (ketchup chips!)

Check out this Roasted Leg of Lamb.

These Grilled Lamb Lollipops are made with only salt, grilled to perfection, and served with mint jelly on the side if you wish.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality. Get yourself a discount by clicking here!

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top tip

Do not overcook the lambs. The chops are rare at 120°F, medium rare at 125°F, medium at 130°F, and well done at 145°F and higher. Use a meat thermometer to measure this.

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Grilled Lamb Lollipops


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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These Grilled Lamb Lollipops are made with only salt, grilled to perfection, and served with mint jelly on the side if you wish.


Ingredients

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  • 12 lamb chops
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Sea salt
  • Mint Jelly

Instructions

For grilling:

  1. For best flavor, make sure to salt the lamb chops 2 hours prior to grilling.
  2. Preheat the grill to 400°F.
  3. Place the individual rack of lambs on an aluminum pan and drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the grill for 4-6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops) with the lid down.
  4.  Take the chops out and place directly on the grill to sear for 1-2 minute on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
  5. Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with mint jelly

For cast iron:

  1. Salt the lamb chops 2 hours prior to cooking.
  2. Heat ¼ cup oil in a cast iron over high heat until just starting to smoke. Fry for 3-4 minutes, in batches, depending on thickness until done to your liking.
  3. Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Serve with mint jelly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 234.7
  • Sugar: 0.0 g
  • Sodium: 259.8 mg
  • Fat: 8.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 35.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 108.9 mg

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Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    December 31, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    This is so perfectly grilled and delicious. I loved every single bite!

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