Chop

Meat

Chop

A lamb chop is a single-bone portion from rib, loin, or shoulder—quick to grill, deeply aromatic when from grass-fed animals. Rib chops are the classic “lollipops”; loin chops are T-bone mini-steaks; shoulder chops need gentler heat. Oil lightly, season with salt, pepper, and herbs, and grill hot to medium-rare or medium. Rest briefly. Mint, garlic, cumin, and lemon all suit lamb’s character. Avoid well-done grey chops unless the cut is shoulder and braised. Thickness buys forgiveness.

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BraisedBrinedGrilledPan FriedRoasted

Traits

Bone In OftenButcher CutOften Bone InPortionQuick CookVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 192

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.88 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5.12 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Cholesterol 68.4 mg
  • Sodium 63.2 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.4 g
  • Water 60.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

Pastoral cultures grilled single-bone lamb chops over open fires for feast days.

British chophouses made the lamb chop a standard supper cut beside mutton.

Global grill culture kept lamb chops as the most recognisable portion of the animal.

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