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Grilled Rack of Lamb

September 3, 2020 · 15 Comments

Tender rack of lamb on the grill makes a wonderful Sunday dinner main dish. In this recipe we grill up New Zealand rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard coating.

 

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4.37 from 30 votes

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Tender rack of lamb on the grill makes a wonderful Sunday dinner main dish. In this recipe we grill up New Zealand rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard coating.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 racks New Zealand lamb 8 bones each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons   chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Prepare mustard and rosemary mixture: Mix Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and rosemary in a dish.
  • Remove lamb from the refrigerator.  Trim off any excess fat.  Sprinkle salt and pepper over the racks of lamb.  Cover the lamb with mustard mixture and let lamb come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.  Reserve a small amount of the mustard mixture for basting while on the grill.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.  Clean and oil the grill.
  • Place the rack of lamb on grill meat side up, with ribs away from direct heat.  Do not place the lamb directly over the heat, in this instance we are actually roasting the lamb on the grill.
  • Cook for 14-20 minutes turning and basting occasionally with the mustard mixture.
  • Remove the lamb from the grill when internal temperature is 135-140 for medium rare.
  • Cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes before serving.

Pick out a great red wine, such as a Shiraz or a Cabernet to go with this exquisite meal.

If you enjoy lamb, try this recipe for leg of lamb on the rotisserie or get your burger on with our lamb sliders.

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Comments

  1. John says

    January 14, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorites from this site. Great for Easter.

  2. Christopher says

    July 19, 2016 at 2:00 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe and very simple to prepare.

  3. Margot says

    April 16, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    I substituted Porcini mushroom sauce for the mustard – and brushed it on towards the end of the cooking time. The lamb was cooked perfectly!

  4. Margot says

    April 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    I substituted porcini mushroom sauce for the mustard and brushed it on towards the end of grilling. The lamb was perfectly cooked!

  5. Rick says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    Very simple yet tastes like you got it in a fancy restaurant. I will make this again!

  6. Jo says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    5th time ive used this recepie in 2 months , wife and son loves it. Now I’m the specialty cook for this or so I was told. Taste great!

  7. Jo says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve used this recepie 5 times in the last 2 months. Wife and son loves it, I’m now known as the designated lamb bbq’er. Great recepie good to the last bone!

  8. Adrienne Harden says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    4 stars
    Very good marinade recipe. My lamb chops were delicious

  9. Tim says

    November 17, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    2 stars
    Trying it right NoW

  10. Mei says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! What the what, what, what! This recipe was fantastic. Thanksgiving 2017 #success
    Thank you for this one wish I could post a pic.

  11. Nikki says

    December 10, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was fantastic. So simple yet flavorful.

  12. Charlene Grande says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    Great cooked just right. Used the recipe for Greek lamb

  13. David Christopher says

    February 23, 2019 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    Thankyou very much for this recipe!!!
    Followed the directions and will not change a thing next time.
    Very easy and Very good!!!

  14. Sue says

    June 28, 2019 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    So simple and so delicious! This will be a guaranteed repeat in my house.

  15. Dwynn says

    July 5, 2019 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    This was sooooi good! Made for my parents on 4th of July. Everyone was very impressed. Thank you!!

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