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Lamb Chops (oven) Temperature — 145°F / 63°C (Medium-rare to medium)
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Internal Temperature: 145°F / 63°C
Doneness: Medium-rare to medium
Overview
Lamb Chops (oven): cook to 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare to medium. Sear 2 min/side, then oven 400°F 10-12 min. Rest 5 min. Medium-rare (130°F) is ideal for chops.
Key Details
- Internal Temperature: 145°F / 63°C
- Doneness: Medium-rare to medium
- Cook Time: Sear 2 min/side, then oven 400°F 10-12 min
- Rest 5 min. Medium-rare (130°F) is ideal for chops.
- Lamb is best served medium-rare to medium for most cuts
Why This Matters
- Lamb has unique flavor that benefits from precise cooking
- Overcooking lamb makes it tough and gamey
- Different cuts require different approaches
How To
- 1Bring lamb to room temperature before cooking (30 min)
- 2Sear 2 min/side, then oven 400°F 10-12 min
- 3Cook to 145°F internal temperature
- 4Rest for at least 5 minutes before carving
- 5Rest 5 min. Medium-rare (130°F) is ideal for chops.
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145°F (63°C) for medium-rare to medium. Rest 5 min. Medium-rare (130°F) is ideal for chops.