Traeger Lamb Chops Recipe
Description
Make smoky, tender, and juicy Traeger lamb chops with this easy recipe! Perfectly seasoned, reverse-seared, and cooked on a Traeger grill for restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
- 12 Lamb chops , Bone-in or boneless, about 1–1.5 inches thick
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt , to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1 tablespoon Traeger Lamb Rub – For extra smoky depth
Instructions
- Set your Traeger to 225°F and choose your favorite wood pellets (hickory, cherry, or oak work great).
- Rub the 12 Lamb chops with 3 tablespoons Olive oil , 6 cloves Garlic, 2 tablespoons Rosemary, 2 tablespoons Thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt , 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, and 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest. Let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Place chops directly on the grill grates and smoke for 30–40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 115°F for medium-rare.
- Increase Traeger temperature to 450–500°F. Sear each side of the lamb chops for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the grill and let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Traeger Grill, or Pellet Grill
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 84gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 1109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 8mg