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    Lamb Chop Marinade

    Published: Aug 27, 2022 Modified: Oct 27, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Lamb Chop Marinade makes a perfect pairing for your favorite lamb chop recipes! This easy Dijon mustard marinade recipe takes just minutes to mix and beautifully tenderizes lamb chops after resting overnight.

    lamb chops on a plate up close
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    • Marinade for Lamb Chops
    • Lamb Marinade FAQs
    • Lamb Chops Marinade Ingredients
    • Lamb Chops Marinade Recipe Steps
    • Grilled Lamb Marinade Recipe Tips
    • Best Marinade Recipes
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    Marinade for Lamb Chops

    I love cooking lamb chops on the grill, especially as we approach holiday season. There is something so satisfying about deliciously tender lamb chop recipes. The secret to getting that perfect tender lamb chop is through the marinade!

    My marinade for lamb chops makes a beautiful pairing for lamb. It's the perfect tenderizer and adds so much flavor. Complete with fresh herbs and Dijon mustard, it is truly delicious!

    Try my lamb chop marinade for lamb chops on the grill, in the oven, on the stove- any way you want to cook them. I guarantee you will want to use this marinade every time- and for more than just lamb! It works for steak, pork, and even chicken, too.

    grilled lamb chops stacked on top of each other on a blue platter

    Lamb Marinade FAQs

    How long can you marinate lamb chops?

    For best results, do not marinate lamb for more than 24 hours. Over that, and you risk the meat breaking down too much in the marinade.

    Does lamb need to be marinated overnight?

    Lamb chops should marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. It does not need to be marinated overnight, but you will get the best results for flavor and tenderness if you allow it to do so.

    cooking lamb chops on the grill with tongs

    Lamb Chops Marinade Ingredients

    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Soy Sauce
    • Fresh Rosemary
    • Lemon Juice
    • Olive Oil

    Fresh rosemary is used for the best flavor in this marinade; however, dried rosemary may also be used. If using dried rosemary, use ¼ teaspoon.

    Lamb Chops Marinade Recipe Steps

    1. Add minced garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, rosemary, and lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk together with enough olive oil to form a paste-like consistency - gradually add and mix until you reach the right consistency.
      mixed lamb chops marinade in a bowl with a tiny whisk
    2. Coat lamb chops with marinade in a zip-lock plastic bag, platter, or baking pan and allow to marinate for at least 12 hours up to overnight for best results. If you need your lamb chops done quickly, let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
    raw lamb chops coated in marinade

    Grilled Lamb Marinade Recipe Tips

    • Lamb should marinate for at least 1 hour up to overnight before cooking. Allow it to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature so it cooks evenly after marinating and right before cooking.
    • Pair with our herb garlic butter for dipping after cooking.
    • For the best lamb chops, always use a meat thermometer and slice against the grain.
    • Try using this lamb chops marinade for other proteins, like pork, chicken, or even steak.
    cooked lamb chops on a cutting board with a knife

    Best Marinade Recipes

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    Lamb Chop Marinade

    Isabel Laessig
    Try this Lamb Chop Marinade recipe for juicy, tender lamb chops with great flavor! This marinade for lamb chops uses Dijon mustard as a base for an amazing taste.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8 lamb chops - enough marinade for
    Calories 6 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 small bowl for mixing
    • 1 Whisk or fork for mixing

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cloves garlic minced; up to 4 cloves, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced; or dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon
    • ½ cup olive oil gradually added; enough to reach paste-like consistency when mixed, add more as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Add garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, rosemary, and lemon juice to a bowl. Gradually mix with olive oil until it reaches a paste-like consistency.
      2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, ½ cup olive oil
      mixed lamb chops marinade in a bowl with a tiny whisk
    • Marinate lamb chops in marinade for at least 1 hour; for best results, marinate for 12 hours up to overnight.
      raw lamb chops coated in marinade

    Notes

    • Lamb should marinate for at least 1 hour up to overnight before cooking. Allow it to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature so it cooks evenly after marinating and right before cooking.
    • Pair with our herb garlic butter for dipping after cooking.
    • For the best lamb chops, always use a meat thermometer and slice against the grain.
    • Try using this lamb chops marinade for other proteins, like pork, chicken, or even steak.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1lamb chop's worth or soCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 610mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword lamb chop marinade, lamb chops marinade, lamb marinade, marinade for lamb, marinade for lamb chops
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    Comments

    1. PATTI says

      October 26, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      How much lemon juice? The amount is not in the recipe.

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      • em says

        October 27, 2022 at 7:01 pm

        Hi Patti! Thank you for pointing that out. It's 2 Tablespoons. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Miss K says

      December 28, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Omg it was delicious! And SO easy and simple to do. Definitely a staple recipe in our household from now. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • em says

        December 30, 2022 at 10:50 pm

        That is so awesome to hear, Miss K! Thank you so much for your comment and early happy new year!

        Reply

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