Lamb Riblets Recipe

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If you have any occasion in your home or if you are planning for a backyard BBQ for family dinner, then lamb riblets Recipe are the perfect choice. BBQ lamb ribs is a favourite dish in Australian and western kitchens.

In this article you will get to know

  1. What are lamb riblets?
  2. Why lamb riblets?
  3. ingredients needed
  4. step by step procedure
  5. serving suggestions

let’s go

1.What are Lamb Riblets?

They are the fatty ribs cut from the breast (belly) section of the lamb. They have plenty of connective tissue and fat which make them ideal for slow cooking.

Cooked lamb ribs, BBQ of lamb ribs in oven, roasted lamb ribs are often chosen varieties world wide.

2.Why lamb riblets?

These riblets are smaller than pork or beef. In Australia and New Zealand lamb riblets is the popular choice for roasting , slow cooking and grilling.

In order to have mediterranean touch, we can marinate them with herbs and spices.

To have American style lamb riblets, marinate them with sticky BBQ sauce.

3.Ingredients needed

  1. one kg of lamb riblets. In terms of pounds it will be 2.2 lbs
  2. Three tsp of olive oil
  3. Four minced garlic cloves
  4. Two tsp of fresh thyme leaves
  5. Two tsp of lemon juice
  6. Two tsp of honey
  7. One tsp of smoked paprika
  8. Black pepper and salt according to taste
  9. BBQ sauce

4.step by step procedure

  1. The very First step is , we need to prepare the riblets. Wash the riblets and make it clean. Remove excess fat if present.
  2. Take a large bowl to marinade the lamb ribs. First add and mix the ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.

Now apply this mixture to the lamb ribs and keep it in fridge for about 2 hours. (Tip: if you marinate the            ribs whole night in fridge it will give you a best flavour)

  1. Now choose your cooking method. It depends on your taste. Someone may like cooked lamb ribs, Lemon roasted Lamb ribs and others may like BBQ lamb ribs in oven.

4.1 If you prefer oven style then let’s see how to cook lamb ribs in the oven.

  • Preheating the oven for about 350° Fahrenheit or 180° Celsius is the first step.
  • Now take the baking tray and arrange the marinated lamb ribs on it.
  • Let it roast for an hour by flipping all the sides until golden colour appears.

4.2 If you prefer BBQ Grilled lamb ribs then follow the below process

  • First we need to heat the grill to the medium
  • Now place the marinated ribs on the grill and heat it for 40 to 45 minutes by turning occasionally.
  • If you need an extra flavour then coat the lamb riblets with BBQ sauce in the last ten minutes.

4.3 If you prefer slow cooked lamb ribs then follow the below

  • Keep the lamb riblets in a slow cooker and add some splash of chicken stock and some extra herbs.
  • Cook it until the meat is falling off the bone, usually it takes longer time like five to six hours if you prefer slow cooking.

5.Serving Tips

  1. In order to have a Mediterranean twist, you can pair your cooked lamb riblets with Greek salad and a crusty bread.
  2. To have an Australian taste, you can pair with Potato wedges
  3. Few people also like to have red wine with BBQ lamb riblets.

 So, what you are waiting for? let’s fire up the oven or BBQ and enjoy a Juicy and flavorful lamb riblets.

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