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several lamb ribs cooked in the oven and sprinkled with parsley.
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Lamb Ribs in the Oven

Try our delicious lamb ribs in the oven today! Our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through each step, from preparing to roasting.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb ribs separated into individual portions, Note 1
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice more to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes to taste, Note 2
  • 1 ½ teaspoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the lamb ribs:

  • Dry the separated ribs thoroughly with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    2 lbs lamb ribs

Make the glaze:

  • Mix honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, oregano, grated garlic cloves, red chili flakes, mustard, and olive oil.
    1 ½ tablespoons honey + 3 teaspoons brown sugar + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 3 garlic cloves + 2 teaspoons oregano + ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika + ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika + ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes + 1 ½ teaspoon mustard + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Taste and adjust to your liking. I often add about ½ to 1 extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
    1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt + ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Roast the lamb ribs:

  • Glaze the ribs: Brush them with about ½ of the glaze on both sides. Arrange them on the tray in a single layer.
  • Bake the lamb ribs for 20-25 minutes. Flip them, brush them again with some of the remaining glaze, and bake them for another 10-15 minutes, basting them every 5 minutes or so.
  • Increase the oven temperature during the last 5 minutes of roasting to allow the lamb ribs to caramelize slightly on both sides. Keep an eye on them so that they don’t get too dark.
  • Rest the meat for about 10 minutes, then serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Lamb ribs: If they are not already cut into individual portions, cut them yourself using a sharp chef’s knife and cutting between the ribs all the way down.
  2. Substitute red chili flakes with red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Always use these ingredients to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion from 4 | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 5mg