LAMB Grilling Guides

***Cooking times are to medium doneness unless otherwise noted.

Cut of Meat

Weight or Thickness

Approximate Cooking Time

Lamb Chop, Rib or Loin

3/4″ thick

1″ thick

1 1/4″ thick

4 to 6 min direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once

6 to 8 min direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once

8 to 10 min direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once

Lamb Chop, Shoulder

10 – 12 oz.

45 to 50 min indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once or twice

Lamb, Ground

3/4″ thick

8 to 10 minutes direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once

Leg of Lamb, Boneless, Rolled

2 1/2 – 3 lb.

sear 10 to 15 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning as needed; grill 20 to 30 min indirect medium heat

Rack of Lamb

1 – 1 1/2 lb.

sear 5 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once; grill 10 to 15 min indirect medium heat

Rib Crown Roast

3 – 4 lb.

1 to 1¼ hours indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)