Lamb Chop Marinade

This 5-ingredient lamb chop marinade is my secret to making mouthwatering, flavorful, and juicy lamb every time!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings servings

Calories 9kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
1 inch ginger minced

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, wholegrain mustard, and ginger. Whisk until combined.
Add the lamb chops, cover, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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Notes

Cooking marinated lamb chops:

Once the lamb is marinated, bring it to room temperature and cook it using your method of choice. Here are the best ways to cook marinated lamb chops:

Pan sear. Heat a cast iron pan until sizzling hot. Pat the lamb chops dry, then sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Grill. Preheat a grill on high. Pat the lamb chops dry, then grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 370F/190C. Pat the lamb chops dry, then air fry in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Sous vide. Place the marinade and lamb chops in a vacuum-sealed bag, then cook in a 135-140F sous-vide bath for 2 hours. Blot away the excess marinade before quickly searing the chops on both sides in a preheated and oiled cast iron pan.

Whichever method you choose, keep an instant-read thermometer handy so you don’t overcook the chops. I prefer lamb chops to be between rare to medium (120-130F). When cooked past medium, lamb tends to taste extra gamey and tough.

TO STORE: Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Do NOT save used marinade.

TO FREEZE: Pour leftover unused marinade into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Let it thaw overnight before using.

Flavor variations

Mediterranean. Use good quality Greek balsamic vinegar instead of Worcestershire. Add a splash of lemon juice, fresh lemon zest, and a handful of fresh herbs, like fresh rosemary, mint, parsley, or thyme.
Hot and spicy. Kick this simple lamb marinade up a notch with a dash of cayenne, cumin, chili powder, or red pepper flakes. You can also add 1 tablespoon of hot honey sauce.

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