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Smoked lamb riblets with a tomato salad
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How to Cook Lamb Ribs (Or Goat)

A simple lamb ribs recipe you can make your own. They're the perfect appetizer for special meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Goat, Lamb, Ribs
Yield: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Smoker (optional)
  • Parchment paper

Materials

Ribs

  • 2 lb Lamb Riblets our goat ribs are excellent too
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Seasonings

  • Other seasonings of your choice optional some examples could be: curry powder, fresh herbs like chopped thyme and rosemary, spicy seasonings like blackening mix, or anything you like

Instructions

  • Trim the fat cap from each rack of riblets as much as desired. Season the ribs liberally with salt and pepper, and any other spices to taste, then allow to marinate, preferably for 12-24 hours.
  • Smoke the ribs at 250 degrees for 2-2.5 hours, or until just tender. Remove the ribs, chill to make cutting easier, then grill or cook in a pan until hot throughout. From here, the ribs can be made 3-4 days in advance.
  • To serve the ribs, cut them into riblets and brown the ribs in a pan to render out more fat and make them crisp. They can also be grilled or roasted. Allow the ribs to rest on a paper towel for a moment before serving.
  • The ribs can also be roasted in the oven wrapped in parchment or in a covered container. Save the fat that renders out for cooking potatoes or leafy greens.

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Notes

Grilled Lamb Ribs 

Cook the lamb ribs as directed in the recipe. Cut them into individual bones, and grill until browned on both sides. Be careful as they could fall through some grill grates. 

Roasted Lamb Ribs 

Cook the lamb ribs as directed in the recipe. Cut them into bones after cooling, then bake in a cast iron pan at 375 until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes. 

Portions 

8 ounces of lamb riblets will serve 1 adult as an entree after cooking as an entree, assume, 2-3 bones /person for an appetizer