Australian Lamb LOIN

Recipes & Cooking Tips

Browse our collection of featured lamb loin recipes using the column on the right; or pick one of the four marinades from the cooking guide below for a classic lamb dinner everyone will love.

Find the type of lamb loin recipe you're looking for! If you would like Then try Grilled loin chops Grilled Australian Lamb Loin Chops with Warm Peach Chutney An Italian-style recipe Pan Fried Lamb Loin Chops with Tomato and Mozzarella Salad A lamb panini Australian Lamb Panini with Fresh Beet Relish An eye of loin recipe Australian Lamb with Blood Orange Sauce and White Bean Puree Crusted loin chops Pesto-crumbed Lamb Loin Chops with Tomato-mint Salad

COOKING GUIDE: LAMB LOIN

Grilling Loin Chops:
Preheat grill or BBQ on high. Cook chops about 2 minutes, until just starting to brown, before basting with sauce (optional). Continue cooking lamb chops for another 3-5 minutes each side, basting occasionally.  If desired, serve chops with leftover basting sauce for dipping.

Sautéing Loin Chops:
In a heavy frying pan, sear over high heat for ½ to 2 minutes each side, until just starting to brown, before basting with sauce (optional). Reduce heat to medium and cook chops for 2-4 more minutes, turning once.  If desired, serve chops with leftover basting sauce for dipping.

Roasting an Eye of Loin:
Preheat oven to 360°F.  Season eye of loin with salt and pepper or a marinade listed below.  Sear in frying pan for 1 – 2 minutes each side.  Cook in oven for 30 min/lb.  Remove and cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes.  Carve and Serve.

Knowing when your lamb loin is done:
The firmer the feel of the meat, the more well-done it is.  See the Cooking & Handling section for a complete guide to determining doneness, including internal temperature, roasting time and the touch test.

LAMB LOIN MARINADES:
For all marinades, simply combine ingredients in a small bowl and use for basting or leave chops in marinade for 2 hours. Recipes cover up to 8 lamb chops.

Rosemary & Garlic Marinade

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped
• garlic, crushed, to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Satay Style Marinade

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon curry powder

Barbecue Marinade

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Honey & Soy Marinade

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• garlic, crushed, to taste
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• black pepper to taste

More information and recipes:
Learn more about Australian lamb loins in the Cooking and Handling section.  See our complete collection of lamb loin recipes on our Recipes by Cut page.