Smoked lamb chops are quick, elegant, and full of flavor – a light kiss of smoke then a hard sear to a rosy medium-rare, with rosemary and garlic. A fast, impressive cook. Set your dinner time below and we will plan the cook backward to the minute.
How to smoke smoked lamb chops – time and temp
Reverse sear is ideal: smoke the chops at 225 to 250 F until they reach about 125 F internal (20 to 40 minutes depending on thickness), then sear hard for a minute per side. Carryover brings them to 130 to 135 F for medium-rare. Rosemary, garlic, and olive oil are the classic partners.
Tips
- Reverse sear: light smoke to 125 F, then a hard, fast sear.
- Pull at 125 F; carryover finishes to medium-rare.
- Rosemary, garlic, and lemon love lamb.
- Do not overcook – lamb is best medium-rare to medium.
Frequently asked
What temp for medium-rare lamb chops? Pull at about 125 F, sear, and carryover reaches 130 to 135 F.
How long do smoked lamb chops take? Roughly 30 to 45 minutes with the sear. The calculator sizes it to your chops.
Loin or rib chops? Both work the same way – a quick smoke then a hot sear.
Times & temperatures
| Style | Method | Pit temp | Approx time | Pull / done temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Slow and Low | 225°F / 107°C | varies | Rare 120°F · Medium-Rare 130°F · Medium 140°F · Medium-Well 150°F · Well 160°F |
| Classic | Hot and Fast | 325°F / 163°C | varies | Rare 120°F · Medium-Rare 130°F · Medium 140°F · Medium-Well 150°F · Well 160°F |
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Written by John Kirker, who built the first meat smoking calculator in 2011. Times come from cooks we have actually run and logged; temperature and feel decide the finish, never the clock alone.
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