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Need Advice for First Lamb Cook

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djtech2k
djtech2k Posts: 32
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I want to try cooking Lamb for the first time today. First, would bone-in chops or a rack be better? I know its the same except the rack is together. Just wondering about the cook. I know it will be more of a grill than low and slow smoke. I was thinking about a garlic, herb, and olive oil marinade. I saw some recipes with a dijon and herb coverage but haven't tried that. For cooking, I am not sure. I have seen various temps and direct/indirect suggestions. For a medium-medium rare finish temp I was thinking about 130-135? Any suggestions or info is appreciated.
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  • Yno
    Yno Posts: 529
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    I love racks of lamb. Chops would be a direct grill, but I do the whole rack indirect at 275 to 300 for about an hour to get to 135. I don't need a separate sear. I don't use mustard, just oil or water to keep the garlic an herbs in place.

    Last time I did these, my lamb hating guests took seconds and asked for leftovers.
    XL BGE in San Jose, CA. Also a Pit Barrel Cooker, a Cal Flame P4 gasser, and lots of toys including the first ever Flame Boss 300 in the wild. And a new Flame Boss 500.
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,338
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    I haven't done a rack of lamb yet but lamb chops are easy! I usually go direct between 400-450 and grill for about 2 1/2 minutes per side until IT 135. I usually drop them in the marinade and leave them on the counter while I am getting the grill ready (gives them time to come up to room temp). Here is the marinade I use:

    2 large garlic cloves, crushed
    1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
    1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    Pinch cayenne pepper
    Coarse sea salt
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Just don't put too much herb on the lamb. You never come back from that.

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    skip the marinade.  skip the herbs (maybe a herbed butter added after cooking).  skip the oil.  nice crust on the surface and a 130ish internal temp. Salt and maybe pepper (or your favorite brisket rub).  Treat it as you would any other fine steak.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,754
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    i get them off the grill 123/125, for me lamb goes down hill as it approaches medium. i like some charring on lamb so i cook it hotter than most
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Ping @Photo Egg 

    His lamb lollipops are some of the best I’ve had. 

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  • djtech2k
    djtech2k Posts: 32
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    Thanks. So is the consensus direct or indirect? I see that separated shops should be direct, but what about the rack? I definitely don't want to over cook them.
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,088
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    Racks I do are indirect. Cook to 122F internal and remove from egg.  Keep indirect setup in place. Open vents and bring egg to 500F. 
    Add rack back in egg to desired crust - usually just a few min.
    Slice tableside or plate immediately.
    They come out pretty good. 



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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,172
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    like above I would reverse sear a rack. Have you had lamb before? some hate it some love it. If you haven't or have somebody trying it that hasn't, remove as much fat as possible as it carries a gamey taste some don't like. Also try and get some American or Canadian lamb (depending where your from) over New Zealand for a first timer, the local stuff is a bit milder I find
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