Lamb barbecue tips and recipes

Juicy, succulent lamb sizzling on the barbecue is the perfect way to celebrate Australia Day. Our simple barbecue tips and tasty lamb recipes are guaranteed to fire up everyone’s appetites this year.

Best lamb cuts for barbecuing

Some cuts of lamb are better suited to barbecuing.  Try barbecuing lamb cutlets, loin chops, eye of loin/backstrap, tenderloin/fillet, and lamb steaks (round, leg or topside).

Easy steps to perfectly barbecued lamb

1. Lightly brush the lamb with oil (this stops it sticking to the hotplate).
2. Preheat the barbecue to hot before adding the lamb. The meat should sizzle as it hits the heat.
3. Turn the lamb once only (the more you turn the tougher it gets). Let the lamb cook on one side until moisture appears, then turn.
4. Learn how to tell when your lamb is done. Press the centre of the lamb with either the back of your tongs or fingertip. Rare is soft when pressed, medium is springy and well done is very firm.
5. Keep the lamb juicy, tender and tasty by allowing it to rest before serving. Place in a warm place and cover loosely with foil for 2 to 4 minutes.

Enjoy these tasty barbecued lamb recipes

Char-grilled spiced lamb cutlets with ratatouille





Minted lamb loin chops with tomato salad





Lamb, tomato and avocado open sandwich






Lamb wrap




Thai style lamb salad

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