Lamb Ribs are an under-rated cut, often overlooked for pork. They’re super tasty grilled or barbecued and even better with a sticky marinade. Whether you’re making yourself a quick mid-week treat, or something more indulgent on the weekend, take a look below to find out how to cook Lamb Ribs.

What can you cook with lamb ribs

• Grilled dishes
• Barbecue dishes

Key stats - how to cook lamb ribs (70 grams)

How to grill lamb ribs

1. When you’re cooking lamb ribs, the first thing you need to do is make sure to remove them from the fridge/freezer and bring them to room temperature. This should only take half an hour or so, depending on size of your ribs.
2. Prepare a large roasting tray, with a metal rack in the middle, large enough to hold your lamb ribs. Turn the grill to medium-low.
3. Season your lamb ribs with your chosen seasoning or marinade. Salt and pepper is a great start, but you might want to consider a dry spice rub, or a wet marinade. Whatever you choose, these ribs are going to taste great.
4. Transfer your seasoned ribs to the metal rack in your roasting tray, and place the roasting tray under the grill. Brown on each side for 5 minutes, then turn the grill to low and cook for a further hour, turning every 10-15 minutes. If you’re using a wet marinade, try reserving some for basting the ribs during the grilling process.
5. When cooked, remove the ribs to a warm bowl, and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.

How to barbecue lamb ribs

1. The first thing to do when you’re look how to cook lamb ribs, is to make sure to remove them from the fridge/freezer and bring them to room temperature. This should only take half an hour or so, depending on size of your ribs.
2. Prepare and light your barbecue, and wait until your coals have turned white before cooking.
3. In the meantime, prepare and season your ribs. As you’re cooking your ribs on a barbecue, you might want to consider using a dry rub, or a wet marinade or sauce. If using the latter, make sure to let your ribs sit in the marinade, refrigerated for at least 2 hours before cooking.
4. When your barbecue has reached the right heat for cooking, use tongs to transfer your marinated or season ribs to the barbecue. Place each rib in a medium-cool spot first, then move to a hotter area of the barbecue if the heat allows it. Be careful not to burn the ribs by putting them on a high heat – this needs to be a ‘low and slow’ cooking process.
5. Once your ribs have cooked, which should take between 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on how tender you prefer your ribs, remove them to a warm dish and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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