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Grilling Lamb Chops Tips

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I grill lamb chops every so often, especially when the weather’s nice, and I usually keep it pretty simple. My go-to is a marinade with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. I’ll let them sit for a few hours, then throw them on a hot grill and cook them pretty quickly so they don’t dry out. They always come out good, but I feel like maybe I can try some different things!

Curious how you guys handle lamb chops on the grill. Do you stick with a similar marinade or go in a different direction? Anyone skip marinade altogether and just season right before grilling? Also wondering about timing, do you go super hot and fast, or a little slower?
 
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