{"id":2087,"date":"2025-04-19T12:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2025-04-19T12:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:41:36","slug":"grilled-lamb-chops-with-three-little-pigs-bbq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/grilled-lamb-chops-with-three-little-pigs-bbq\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Lamb Chops with Three Little Pigs BBQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lambchops-copy-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 4<br><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 min<br><strong>Marinate Time:<\/strong> 2\u20134 hrs<br><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 10\u201312 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\uded2<\/strong><strong> Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 lamb chops (loin or rib)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp <strong>Three Little Pigs Championship Rub<\/strong> <em>(for that perfect BBQ backbone)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp <strong>Three Little Pigs Spicy Honey Maple Rub<\/strong> <em>(for a sweet &amp; spicy contrast)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup <strong>Three Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce<\/strong> <em>(for glazing and dipping)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\uddc2<\/strong><strong> Marinade &amp; Prep:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary (if using), and both rubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rub the mixture generously over the lamb chops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place in a dish or zip-top bag, cover, and refrigerate for 2\u20134 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd25<\/strong><strong> Grilling Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat grill to <strong>medium-high heat<\/strong> (around 400\u2013450\u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove chops from the marinade and let them sit at room temp for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grill chops for <strong>4\u20135 minutes per side<\/strong> for medium-rare (internal temp ~130\u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the last 1\u20132 minutes, brush with <strong>Three Little Pigs Competition Sauce<\/strong> for a sticky-sweet glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> Serving Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and extra sauce on the side for dipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Marks (CBBQE) Chief BBQ Expert Three Little Pigs Rubs &amp; Sauces <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serves: 4Prep Time: 15 minMarinate Time: 2\u20134 hrsCook Time: 10\u201312 min \ud83d\uded2 Ingredients: \ud83e\uddc2 Marinade &amp; Prep: \ud83d\udd25 Grilling Instructions: \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Tip: Serve with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and extra sauce on the side for dipping. 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