There is something amazing about lamb cooked on the Big Green Egg, the flavor of charcoal pairs so nicely with the richness of the lamb.  This is one epic recipe.

How To Grill Rack Of Lamb On A Big Green Egg

Watch as Chef Jason, Ace's Grilling Expert, shows you how to grill rack of lamb on your Big Green Egg.

Print Recipe: 2022 Ace Recipe - BGE - Rack of Lamb

Yield: 2 Servings (1 Rack of Lamb)

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 20-35 Minutes (our recipe video shows lamb after 28 Minutes of cooking)

Cook Temp: 450˚ - Direct Heat

 

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                     

2 – 2 ½ lbs    Lamb, Rack, Frenched                         

2 tbsp           Oil, Canola/Olive Blend                                 

4 tbsp           Game On Rub, 5280 Culinary                                  

Garnish Sauce

1 Cup           Tomato Chutney                       

 

Preparation Directions:

Wash all tools prior to use

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use

Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, starters and any cooking tools

Stir charcoal in the Big Green Egg and top off with fresh charcoal

Clean out ash pit if needed

Open bottom vent and top vent for maximum air flow during startup process

Make a well in the center of the lump and ignite the charcoal using speedilight starters or an EGGniter

Heat to temp of 450˚ and adjust lower and upper vents to hold at 450˚

While grill is heating up – prep chicken lamb as follows

Trim or clean lamb rack as needed.  If you are buying a frenched lamb rack, the trimming will be done for you

Add light oil to coat lamb rack on both sides

Season to taste on both sides with Game On Rub

Allow to sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes while grill reaches cooking temperature

Burp Big Green Egg and open dome

Add Lamb Rack – bone side down first, add towards center, but not directly in the center of the grill grate

Grill on the first side for 10 minutes, check temperature and cook for another 10 minutes on the first side (moving the lamb around if you have a hot spot in your charcoal). Turn lamb over, move to the more indirect part of the grill grate and grill the top side for 8-10 minutes or until desired doneness is reached

Using tongs, remove lamb from the grill and bring into the kitchen.  Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes

Shopping List

Big Green Egg, Large                                                            Ace SKU – 8797946

Charcoal, Big Green Egg                                                      Ace SKU – 8697104

Big Green Egg, EGGniter                                                     Ace SKU - 8695330

Thermometer, Big Green Egg                                            Ace SKU – 8025749

Game On Rub, 5280 Culinary                                            Ace SKU - 8561987

Published on 1/20/2022.

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