Reverse sear lamb loin chops?

[billhilla]

I found some lamb loin chops at the store and they looked delicious.  I am thinking about smoking them at 225 until IT gets to about 150 and then searing them on my grill.  Has anyone tried this before?

 

[snorkelinggirl]

I haven't smoked and reverse-seared lamb chops before, but we have grilled lamb chops many times. IMHO, an IT of 150 deg for lamb is overcooked and will lead to tough and dry lamb. I know that IT is mostly a matter of personal preference, but unless you have an aversion to pink meat, I think you'd be better off smoking to an IT of 110-120 deg, then searing to get you to medium-rare. Searing time will depend on how thick your lamb chops are.  Lamb is usually pretty fatty, so keep an eye out for flare-ups while you sear.

Good luck, and let us know how they come out.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I have to agree with the Young Lady. Excellent advice!...JJ

 

[snorkelinggirl]

I have to agree with the Young Lady. Excellent advice!...JJ

Thank you Chef!

I'm always a little nervous to give advice, in case in turns out I've been cooking something wrong all along. Reassuring to get your seal of approval!

 

[billhilla]

Thank you for the advice, I have no problem with pink or medium rare meat.  That is why
I love this website!

I'll pull them at 110 and sear them after that.

I'll take pics also but had a little problem last time getting the pics up with the commentary

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

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Here is what I am starting with...lamb loin chops

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

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Seasoned up and ready for the smoker

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

Smoker is ready to go with the AMMPS rolling

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

 

[billhilla]

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• billhilla
• Apr 13, 2013

The finished product was delicious!

 

[seenred]

Looks like it turned out great!  Nice job...

 

[snorkelinggirl]

They look great!  What IT did you end up taking them too?  Just curious.

Clarissa

 

[billhilla]

I was going to pull them between 110 - 120, but my wife wanted to walk around the lake. When I got back they were are 134, but I seared them and they were great!

Thanks for your input!

 

[snorkelinggirl]

I was going to pull them between 110 - 120, but my wife wanted to walk around the lake. When I got back they were are 134, but I seared them and they were great!

Thanks for your input!

Yay!  Glad that they worked out for you. Have a great night!

Clarissa

 

[tritowner]

That lamb looks great!  I am smoking lamb tomorrow for the first time tomorrow. Wish me luck!