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Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Tender lamb chops seasoned with a bourbon-spiced rub, char-grilled to perfection, and served with a fresh summer herb chimichurri sauce for a vibrant finish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb rib chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to make the bourbon-spiced rub.
  2. Pat lamb chops dry and rub both sides evenly with the bourbon-spiced blend. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 135°F for medium-rare is reached.
  5. While lamb cooks, prepare chimichurri by mixing parsley, cilantro, mint, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and remaining olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Remove lamb chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve lamb chops drizzled generously with the fresh summer herb chimichurri sauce.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 94%
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94%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 94%
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93%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 93%
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92%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

George T. Stagg Standard complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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90%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 90%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Eagle Rare Standard complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 89%
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86%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Booker’s Standard complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Knob Creek Rye complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Old Forester 1920 complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
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82%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Spiced Lamb Chops with Summer Herb Chimichurri

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this lamb dish and its grilling profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 82%