How to cook Lamb Cutlets
- Heat a griddle pan over a high heat until very hot.
- Brush the cutlets with vegetable oil and season with salt.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Remove the cutlets from the pan and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Lamb cutlets are an expensive but delicious cut that only take a short time to cook. The most common method is to griddle or barbecue the cutlets, but they can be roasted in the oven too.
Always remove the lamb from the fridge an hour before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
Method
1
Heat a griddle pan over a high heat until very hot
2
Brush the cutlets with vegetable oil and season with salt
3
Grill for 3–4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the meat
4
Remove the cutlets from the pan and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving
Tip
Whichever way you decide to cook the lamb, remember that the cooking time will always depend on the thickness of the chop and personal preference. The internal temperature of a lamb chop served pink in the middle should be around 57˚C.
