Kitchen Tips How To Grilling and Other Outdoor Cooking How Long to Cook Lamb on the Grill Find grilling times for anything from chops to kabobs. By Allrecipes Editorial Team Updated on February 16, 2021 We'll share a handy chart that shows you how long to grill different cuts of lamb, from chops to kabobs and more so they turn out just the way you want, plus top-rated grilled lamb recipes to try. Lamb Internal Temperature Lamb is medium rare when the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), however the USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). It is considered well done at 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). The 10 Best Meat Thermometers to Help You Cook Meat Perfectly Every Time Grilling Times for Lamb Cut Method Heat Time Internal Temp. (minimum) Chops: Shoulder, Loin, or Rib --- --- --- --- 1-inch thick Direct High 5 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Steaks: Sirloin, or Leg --- --- --- --- 1-inch thick Direct High 5 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Kabobs --- --- --- --- 1-inch cubes Direct High 4 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Patties --- --- --- --- 1/2-inch thick Direct High 3 min./side 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) Leg, Butterflied --- --- --- --- 4 to 7 pounds Indirect Medium 40 to 50 min./total 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Top-Rated BBQ & Grilled Lamb Recipes to Try Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb "Didn't skewer and cooked cubes on a grill pan. Served in flat bread with hummus, plain Greek yogurt, and baby arugula. Yum!!" — Hol0703 Lemon and Thyme Lamb Chops "I'm a novice when it comes to cooking but this was so easy to follow and the results were fantastic." — k slater Photo by pomplemousse. Mediterranean Lamb Burgers "These burgers are juicy and full of flavor. You can double the recipe and freeze half of the patties in wax paper to eat at a later time. Fine to place on the grill frozen (just add to the cooking time)." -- HerbanSpoons Photo by Michaelc. Kofta Kebabs "These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices. The first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber." -- SRKELZ Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb "Excellent marinade, and it really did cut down on the gamey flavor. I grilled it over charcoal and finished it in the oven." — Soma Bars Photo by Chef John. Chef John's Grilled Lamb Steaks Marinade the lamb in Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. The key, though, is drizzling the vinaigrette over the steaks immediately after pulling them from the grill. "Using vinaigrette as a sauce for grilled meats is one of my favorite 'cheats' of all time. They take minutes to whisk together, there's absolutely no culinary finesse required, and the combinations of oils, vinegar, and flavorings are limitless." -- Chef John Chef John's recipe for Grilled Lamb Steaks. More: See our entire collection of BBQ * Grilled Lamb Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit You’ll Also Love How to Grill Steak How to Smoke Salmon How to Reverse Sear for the Most Tender Grilled Meat Ever How to Grill Salmon Perfectly Every Time How to Grill Lobster Tails 3 Reasons Your Lettuce Belongs on the Grill This Quick, 3-Ingredient Marinade Is the Secret to the Juiciest Grilled Pork Chops Imaginable 3 Easy Ways to Grill Corn on the Cob Lamb-Mushroom Kabobs with Greek Yogurt Mopping Sauce This Stunning Dessert Board Will Be the Star of Your Next Barbeque Kabab Barg 5 Ratings Simple Grilled Lamb Chops 371 Ratings Grandpa Nick's Georgia Shashlik 2 Ratings Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb 19 Ratings Grilled Rack of Lamb with Mustard Crust 1 Rating Indian-Style Seekh Kebab 137 Ratings Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy PolicyCookies Settings Accept All Cookies