These smoked lamb chops on the Traeger results in perfectly cooked lamb that's juicy, tender, and infused with smokey goodness.
Coming together in just over an hour, it's game-changer of a recipe that's sure to impress your friends and family at your next backyard BBQ.
How To Make Smoked Lamb Chops
We're firing up the Traeger for these smoked lamb loin chops, going low and slow at 225 degrees for just over an hour until it hits medium rare, and then finishing it off on the gas grill to get that nice crust.
We're hitting them with our smoked lamb rub to start, and then letting them rest on the counter for 15 minutes to allow the rub to adhere to and seep into the lamb.
Once they've hit 125 internal on the Traeger, we're pulling them off and getting a nice sear and crust on them by finishing them off on our Weber grill for a few minutes each side.
This recipe results in very tender meat that has delicious flavors!
Then, you can serve it with a nice tzatziki sauce or mint jelly, or even eat them without any sauce at all. They're THAT good!
The Ingredients
- Lamb chops. We're using the Kirkland Signature Frenched Lamb Rack from Costco. So good!
- Olive oil. To get the rub to adhere, we're coating the lamb chops with a thin layer of olive oil on all sides.
- Rub seasonings. For this cook, we're going with our homemade lamb rub, which combines paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, brown sugar, mustard powder, cumin, and salt & pepper. Perfect for smoking lamb chops!
The Directions
1. Place lamb chops on a baking sheet and apply a thin layer of olive oil on all sides. Then, add lamb rub all over. Allow the rub to settle on the lamb for at least 15 minutes on the counter.
2. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F with the wood or pellets of your choosing. For this cook, I'm going with cherry pellets since it's what I already had in my Traeger!
3. Insert a digital meat thermometer into the lamb before throwing it on the smoker. You don't want to overcook this lamb! My favorite meat thermometer is the MEATER.
4. Put the lamb chops on your smoker and close the lid.
5. Remove the lamb after it hits 125 internal. For this cook, this took about 65 minutes.
6. Fire up your gas grill and give the lamb chops a nice sear, about 2-3 minutes per side. This is to get a nice crust.
7. Pull them off the grill, and let them rest inside for 10 minutes before slicing into them. ENJOY!
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Storage Tips
- To Store. You can store these smoked lamb chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. We like to use the leftovers in chopped up in tacos or in a salad!
- To Freeze. While I guess you could technically freeze leftover lamb chops, I definitely don't recommend it! Yuck!
What To Serve With Smoked Lamb Chops
- Smoked baked beans. We love eating our lamb chops with our yummy baked beans!
- Creamy coleslaw. Our creamy coleslaw recipe is another classic side that pairs well with these lamb chops!
Frequently Asked Questions
Lamb chops are so good on the smoker! It offers a killer combination of juicy, tender meat and bold, delicious flavors.
Smoke your lamb chops at 225 degrees for optimal tenderness and smokiness.
It takes one hour to smoke lamb chops to medium-rare (125 degrees internal) on a 225 degree smoker.
To keep your lamb extra moist, you can add a water pan to your smoker during your cook, or your can spritz your lamb every 15 minutes with apple juice.
Other Lamb Dishes
The Best Smoked Lamb Chops (On The Traeger)
Ingredients
- 1 rack lamb chops
- 1/4 cup seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place lamb chops on a baking sheet and apply a thin layer of olive oil on all sides. Then, add lamb rub all over. Allow the rub to settle on the lamb for at least 15 minutes on the counter.
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F with the wood or pellets of your choosing. For this cook, I'm going with cherry pellets!
- Insert a meat thermometer into the lamb before throwing it on the smoker. You don't want to overcook this lamb!
- Put the lamb chops on your smoker and close the lid.
- Remove the lamb after it hits 125 internal. This should take about one hour.
- Fire up your gas grill and give the lamb chops a nice sear, about 2-3 minutes per side. This is to get a nice crust.
- Pull them off the grill, and let them rest inside for 10 minutes before slicing into them. ENJOY!
