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)