Quick answer: Lamb chops are cut from the loin (loin chops), the rib (cutlets, which make a rack when left joined) or across the saddle (Barnsley chops). Pan-fry or grill them hot for 3–4 minutes a side for pink. We don't sell chops or racks right now; our closest lamb cuts are below.
Closest cuts we stock
We don't sell lamb chops and rack of lamb at the moment. These are the closest cuts we do stock:
Types of lamb chop
- Cutlets: single rib bones from the best end; a whole rack is 6–8 cutlets joined.
- Loin chops: the T-shaped chop from the loin.
- Barnsley chop: a double loin chop cut across the saddle.
- Chump chops: from the rump end, meatier and cheaper.
How to cook lamb chops
Bring to room temperature, season, and cook in a very hot pan or under a hot grill for 3–4 minutes a side for pink (about 60°C in the middle), then rest for 5 minutes. Roast a rack at 220°C for 15–20 minutes after searing the fat.
Looking for something else? Browse everything we stock or read our meat cuts chart.
How we pack your order
Your order is packed at our butchery at St Stephen, near St Austell, in a double-walled box with a sealed thermal liner and gel ice packs, then delivered by DPD next-day on the day you choose. Free delivery over £85.
Extra strong boxWhite double-walled corrugated cardboard
Thermal linerAir-infused, padded and sealed
Gel ice packsRecyclable film, non-toxic food-grade gel
DPD deliveryOn the day you choose
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell lamb chops?
Not at the moment. We stock lamb shanks, hogget shoulder chunks and leg of lamb; see the lamb range for what is in stock today.
How long do you cook lamb chops?
About 3–4 minutes each side in a hot pan for pink, 5 minutes a side for well done; rest for 5 minutes.
What is the difference between lamb cutlets and chops?
Cutlets come from the rib (a rack cut into single bones); chops usually means loin or chump chops, which are thicker and meatier.
