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Traeger Lamb Chops

Traeger Lamb Chops are a delicious meal that pairs tender lamb chops with the vibrant flavors of Greek herbs and a refreshing mint sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a special occasion, these chops are marinated, seasoned, and cooked on a pellet grill to create a beautifully charred exterior while remaining tender and juicy inside. This dish brings out the best in lamb by enhancing its natural flavors with aromatic seasonings and a zesty sauce.

Traeger Lamb Chops

Traeger Lamb Chops

These Traeger Grilled lamb chops are seasoned with our favorite Mediterranean seasoning, Spiceology’s Greek Freak. Lamb chops cook quickly on your grill, and the flavors are amazing. A simple blend of seasonings, tender lamb chops, and some fire and smoke are all you need for one of the best meals you’ll have this week.

We make this quite a bit when chops are on sale at Costco, and it is consistently one of our favorite dishes. Even if you aren’t traditionally a fan of lamb, you’ll love this recipe.

Why you’ll love it!

  • Simple Ingredients: Utilizes everyday items like olive oil, garlic, and common herbs.
  • Quick Cooking Time: Lamb chops require only a few minutes of grilling on each side.
  • Versatile Flavors: The combination of Greek Freak seasoning and mint sauce can be adjusted to suit your taste.
  • Perfect Grilling Recipe: Pellet grilling adds a unique smoky flavor that enhances the lamb.

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Traeger Lamb Chop shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Lamb Chops
  • Avocado Oil
  • Greek Freak Seasoning
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Dry Oregano
  • Lemon Juice
  • Chopped Mint
  • Chopped Italian Parsley

How to make Traeger Grilled Lamb Chops

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1

Make the mint sauce

Combine all of the mint sauce ingredients together and whisk until combined.

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2

Marinate the lamb

Use about 1/2 cup of the sauce to marinate the lamb. Let it soak for 30-60 minutes.

3

Preheat

During the last 15 minutes of the marinating time, fire up the grill to 450°F and let it preheat.

4

Grill

You want medium-rare, ideally, so you’re only going to need to cook these for 3-4 minutes per side.

5

Enjoy

Let rest for a few minutes and enjoy! Serve with the rest of the mint sauce.

Traeger Grilled Lamb Chops FAQ

What kind of lamb chops work best for this recipe?

The difference between the lamb chop and the lamb loin chop is whether the rib comes from the side or lower portion of the lamb’s rib or the top of the rib. Pricy “rack of lamb” is the loin chop which is considered the most tender meat.

Either one works fine, and what you pick will probably be a combination of availability and price. In terms of flavor, both are delicious, don’t taste gamey, and work great on the grill.

What’s the best temperature to cook lamb chops?

The first rule of grilling lamb chops is that you need to make sure your grill is HOT. Grilled lamb chops cook very quickly, at about ten minutes per side. You ideally want a temp between 450-500°F.

The meat goes on for a high and hot sear to lock in the juices. Medium rare to medium is ideal for lamb. Rare is 120°F, medium rare 125°F, medium 130°F, and well done is 145°F and higher. Just remember, grilled lamb can taste slightly gamey when cooked past medium.

How do you get good grill marks on your lamb chops?

If you are feeling it, and want everyone to admire your hatch style grill marks, then make sure you do a 45 degree turn of the meat each time you flip it to create great grill marks, flipping every five minutes.

When you take the meat off the grill let it rest for about five minutes.

If you want the meat to have a bit more smoke flavor, then smoke the meat first in your Traeger or other brand of pellet grill or smoker for about 20 minutes at 180-225° in heavy smoke. It won’t cook much, but you will definitely add some additional smokiness.

What should you serve with grilled lamb?

I like to serve pasta or rice with lamb chops, personally. I recommend my Easy Buttered Noodles, which you see pictured with these easy chops. 

You could also make my Creamy Noodles if you want something a little heartier or my hearty mushroom pasta would be great too. 

Make up my easy grilled spinach for some more green things in your life. If you are in the mood for salad but don’t think you can handle any more Greek Freak in your life, I highly recommend my homemade Caesar dressing.

What is Greek Freak, and is it necessary?

Greek Freak seasoning from Spiceology is a blend of herbs and spices that is PERFECT in this recipe. They are high quality, don’t have fillers, and are reasonably priced. The spices include onion, dried orange peel, garlic, parsley, tomato, chili, sunflower oil, and salt. Really simple ingredients that come together to create something wonderfully complex, and they all work amazingly well on the grill.

This blend is something we use all the time at our house, and not just for lamb chops either!

What else can you make with Greek Freak Mediterranean Seasoning?

Need some ideas to use up that Greek Freak Mediterranean seasoning? I have lots on the site that you’ll love! See the whole list of my Greek Freak Recipes here.

  • Greek Pasta Salad is one of my favorite summer salads. It is colorful, easy to make, and uses a homemade Greek-inspired dressing. 
  • Greek Freak Dressing recipe doesn’t have to be used just on salads. You can just as easily use this as a sauce or dip for your Traeger grilled lamb chops too. It is also the dressing featured in my Greek Pasta Salad above!
  • Greek Ground Beef Empanadas are a fun twist on a classic Spanish dish. Use Puff Pastry for the dough to make these super-fast, and you’ll have a quick and hearty meal that everyone will love. Also super portable if you need to take dinner on the go!
  • Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash are an easy way to put out some vegetables on the table and these are cooked right on the grill. 
  • Salmon Orzo Pasta Salad is another one that features that awesome Mediterranean Greek Freak seasoning as well as grilled salmon! So delicious!
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Freak Zaycon Empanadas

Traeger Lamb Chops
Yield: 8 servings

Traeger Grilled Lamb Chops

Traeger Grilled Lamb Chops

Tender lamb chops seasoned with Greek herbs and spices and topped with a delicious mint sauce.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

Lamb

  • 16 lamb chops
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Freak seasoning

Mint Sauce

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 10-12 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Place the lamb chops in a baggie with 1/4 - 1/3 cup of the mint sauce and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Remove from the marinade and discard the sauce that had the raw lamb in it.
  3. Preheat your pellet grill to 450°, sprinkle the chops with the Greek Freak seasoning, and place your lamb chops on the grill.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, and remove to rest before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1225mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 31g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

Carl L.

Sunday 5th of June 2022

These were absolutely delicious! I got the lamb chops while they were on sale at Whole Foods, and this was the best meal I've made in a long time. Thanks!

Nicole Johnson

Monday 6th of June 2022

Amazing! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. This is one of our favorites too!

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