Lamb Breast

This Lamb Breast recipe is amazingly tasty and cooked to perfection using my grilled lamb recipe instructions! Don't skip the lamb rub as it adds a truly 'finger-lickin' good' flavor that is out of this world and so addictive you'll want to use it on everything!

Best Lamb Breast Recipe

Those who love a juicy, tender lamb dinner will enjoy my lamb breast to the very last bite. With a touch of Mediterranean influence and amazing flavor, this dinner dish is so delicious, and I tend to serve it on special occasions.

Although there are plenty of times that I would serve this just because everyone loves it so much! I can sear up my lamb on relatively short notice, but I really do prefer to season overnight if at all possible.

Perfectly tender and juicy grilled lamb breast is a meal you can't resist!

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• 💭 Lamb Breast Cooking Tips & Notes
• 🥗 Sides For Lamb Breast
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
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This easy unrolled lamb breast recipe grills the lamb up so that you can enjoy it like your favorite bbq beef or pork ribs. This keeps the cooking time relatively short, rather than roasting or braising the lamb.

Both roasted and braised lamb is great too! I love the way that Gordon Ramsay stuffs lamb breast but like to reserve the oven braised method for cooking lamb during colder months.

🥘 Lamb Breast Ingredients

For this recipe, it’s all about a nice fresh split lamb breast and my mouthwatering lamb rub. The bold mix of spices and seasonings is outstanding. You may want to try using it on your chicken, fish, or beef dishes as well.

• Lamb Breast – The star of the show! Talk to your butcher if you don’t normally buy lamb and they’ll help you pick out the juiciest portion. You can also read more about selecting lamb meat here.
• Olive Oil – Coat the lamb breast with a good quality extra virgin olive oil. The taste makes a difference and a little goes a long way.
• Lamb Rub – An awesome combo of salt, parsley, rosemary, oregano, sage, orange peel, onion powder, and smoked paprika. It makes every morsel so flavorful and fantastic!

Be sure to take your time and prep your lamb breast according to my easy-to-follow instructions. Also check out the lamb temperatures chart below for your desired doneness, from rare to well-done.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🌡️ Lamb Cooking Temperatures

Below is a chart or you can reference my page on cooked lamb temperatures. The minimum internal temperature for lamb is 145°F (63°C) according to the USDA - but remember that the lamb continues to cook while resting.

Doneness	Temperature Fahrenheit	Temperature Celsius
Rare	140°F	60°C
Medium Rare	145°F	63°C
Medium	160°F	71°C
Medium Well-Done	165°F	74°C
Well-Done	170°F	77°C

Rest your lamb for 10 minutes before serving, that way the juices are reabsorbed into the meat fibers. This prevents your juices from being lost on the cutting board and ensures a juicy serving of your lamb.

🔪 How To Cook Lamb Breast

My recipe yields 6 generous portions, but you can always make more if you have a hungry crowd or need to serve more people. It should take you a little over an hour to prep and cook the lamb, and it’ll be an hour well spent.

I typically will grill my lamb breast but on rainy days I will roast the lamb breast in the oven. I have recipes for both cooking methods!

Grilled Lamb Breast

1. Rinse the split lamb breast (2-3 pounds) in cool water under the faucet then set it on a platter, baking sheet, or cutting board and gently pat dry with paper towels.
2. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, coating the lamb lightly but entirely.
3. Massage the lamb rub seasoning into the meat vigorously, covering both sides and all of the edges. You want every bite to be full of flavor.
4. Allow the seasoning rub to set on the meat for at least an hour before grilling, if possible. This will get the flavors infused into the lamb breast.
5. To cook this lamb to perfection, you will need to set up a “two-zone grilling” station. Set your charcoal briquets or the propane or gas flame on one side of your grill. Pile your briquets on one side after they are lit and ashed-over or turn only the two left- or right-hand side burners on your 4-burner grill.
6. Start cooking your lamb breast on the lower temperature side of your two-zone grilling station, placing it belly side down on the grill. Cook for 20 minutes with the lid closed, then flip the breast over and cook the second side for an additional 20 minutes.
   *Remember to refer to the handy temp chart so your lamb is cooked how you like it.
7. After the initial low-heat cooking time, move the lamb breasts to the high-heat side of your grilling station. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely caramelized and charred to your heart's content!
8. Transfer your grilled lamb breast to a large plate or cutting board and loosely tent a sheet of aluminum foil over it.
9. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Visit my page on how to roast lamb or a more in depth guide.

💭 Lamb Breast Cooking Tips & Notes

• Rub the lamb rub onto the meat using the two-handed “dry hand/wet hand” method. Apply the dry rub with your dry hand and rub the seasoning into the lamb breast using your second, wet hand. This keeps things neater and easier to manage. Keep adding more seasoning until the lamb breast is fully coated.
• You can also season the lamb as directed, then leave it uncovered to 'dry brine' overnight in the refrigerator for maximum flavor. If you don’t have time to wait, you can grill the lamb once it has been coated. All versions come out great.
• Are you not a fan of the 'gamey' lamb flavor? Add a splash of sesame seed oil to your olive oil when preparing your lamb for seasoning to help cut down the aftertaste (that robust lamb flavor is stored in the fat on the meat, so you can also trim a bit if desired).

🥗 Sides For Lamb Breast

Check out all of my favorite side dishes for lamb here!

Serve up your grilled lamb breast with a side of tasty creamed spinach, rich au gratin potatoes, lemon asparagus orzo, or a smoked baked potato.

My favorite veggies to add to the meal are either a simple green salad or honey and herb-roasted carrots or sauteed asparagus and cherry tomatoes.

Plus! I'm seriously loving my jalapeno cheddar scones right now and enjoyed the heck out of them with this lamb ribs dinner!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

You can store leftover lamb breast in the refrigerator in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil for up to 3-4 days.

Store cooked lamb in a freezer-safe container or freezer storage bag for up to 2-3 months. Your lamb will be best if used within the first 1-2 months.

The safest way to thaw any frozen cooked lamb is in the refrigerator overnight.

If you have leftovers be sure to take a look at all my lamb leftover recipes!

Reheating Lamb Breast

You can serve refrigerated cooked lamb cold, or reheat it before serving. When reheating cooked lamb, it needs to be reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Wrap your lamb breast with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until the safe internal temperature is reached (as noted above).

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