Sous Vide Lamb Chops

This sous vide lamb chops recipe is about to become your new favorite way to cook lamb. The fresh herb and garlic seasoned lamb chops are sous vide until super tender and juicy, then pan seared for a delicious crust. It's an easy to make recipe that is just so good!

The Best Sous Vide Lamb Chops

Sous vide cooking lamb chops is honestly the best. It's the only way to make restaurant-worthy lamb chops that cook to perfection every single time.

Seriously, you can use the sous vide machine to make the most tender, juicy lamb chops ever. And then, the tender meat is pan seared to finish it off a give it a slightly crisp crust that is out of this world good. 

Now, even if you're new to using the sous vide method, I guarantee you'll have no trouble making this recipe. You basically just season the lamb and let the sous vide take care of the hard part.

Then these lamb chops are quickly seared to lock in those juicy flavors and give them a nice golden brown crust. The results are perfectly tender and seasoned lamb chops, guaranteed every time!

Oh, and since this entire recipe is really just spent waiting for the lamb chops to cook in the sous vide, you'll have plenty of time to whip up some delicious sides to go with them. If you're looking for what to serve with lamb chops, this loaded baked potato casserole or these red skin mashed potatoes are two great options. 

INGREDIENTS

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how simple the ingredient list is. Since it's the sous vide cooking that really makes them shine, the rest of the ingredients are all basic kitchen staples.

Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make this lamb chops recipe:

• ½ lb. baby lamb chops 
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 
• 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs rosemary for searing
• salt and pepper
• 1 lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Not too bad, eh?!

By the way, if you end up with any leftover lamb chops after making this dish, then I definitely suggest you use 'em up in this lamb vindaloo recipe next!

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Although this recipe is delicious as is, there are an endless number of ways to customize your sous vide lamb chops.

For instance, this recipe calls for baby lamb chops since they're easier and faster to cook in the sous vide. That said, you could also use bone-in lamb chops or even lamb loin chops. Just keep in mind the cooking time may vary slightly.

Also, if you only have frozen lamb chops, you can sous vide frozen lamb chops without thawing them first. Just add an extra hour to the cooking time.

As for additional ingredients, I like to keep it simple and add a little kosher salt to the finished dish. You could also whip up a mint chimichurri sauce to go on top.

HOW TO MAKE SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS

As I mentioned before, making the sous vide lamb recipe is about as easy as it gets!

You'll only need to be hands-on for about 20 minutes, then the rest of the time is spent letting the lamb cook in the sous vide bath. So plan on needing an hour for the lamb to cook in the sous vide.

Anyway, without further ado, let's stop wasting time and make these lamb chops!

STEP 1: PREPARE THE LAMB CHOPS

First, begin by filling a large pot or container with water. Then, you'll want to attach the sous vide cooker to the water bath and set the temperature to 135°F.

Next, you can make the seasoning blend by combining the garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Once that's fully combined, you can rub the mixture into the lamb chops and press the seasoning into the lamb so it sticks to the meat.

Then place them into a vacuum seal bag and make sure to arrange them in a single layer so they cook evenly.

STEP 2: SOUS VIDE THE LAMB CHOPS

Now that you've seasoned your lamb chops, you can stick the sous vide bag in the water bath and let them cook for about 1 hour. When the hour is up, you'll want to remove the bag from the water bath and pat dry the lamb chops with paper towels.

STEP 3: SEAR THE LAMB CHOPS AND SERVE

Now it's time to sear lamb chops. To do this, place a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the rest of the oil.

Once it's nice and hot, you can add the lamb chops and sear them for about 2 minutes per side until they're nicely browned.

Finally, serve the lamb chops warm, and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS

This recipe for sous vide lamb chops makes 4 servings, so it's perfect for a family dinner or a small dinner for two if you want to guarantee leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, if you end up with any, you can store the leftover lamb in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your lamb chops to last longer, then you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Either store them in a shallow airtight container or wrap the lamb chops in plastic wrap and keep 'em in a freezer-safe bag.

HOW TO REHEAT SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS

Once you're ready to enjoy these sous vide lamb chops again, you can either eat them cold or reheat them. Personally, I think they're best reheated.

With that said, to reheat your leftover lamb chops, just put them in an oven safe dish and warm them in the oven at 350°F for around 10 minutes - or until they're fully warmed through.

FAQS ABOUT THS SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS RECIPE

WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD YOU SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS?

The best temperature to sous vide lamb chops is 135°F for 1 hour. That said, the exact time to sous vide your lamb chops will depend on if you're cooking thick lamb chops or thin lamb chops and what level of doneness you prefer. Lamb chops can be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F for medium rare lamb and up to 160°F for well done.

HOW LONG DO YOU COOK LAMB ON THE SOUS VIDE?

Lamb chops will take about 1 hour on the sous vide. With that said, the amount of time will depend on how you prefer your lamb cooked and the thickness of the lamb chops. For a medium rare lamb, you'll want to cook it for about 1 hour at 135°F. If you prefer medium well lamb, about 1 ½ hours at the same temperature should do the trick.

CAN YOU SOUS VIDE LAMB CHOPS TOO LONG?

Short answer, yes, you can cook lamb chops too long. Lamb is pretty delicate, so it can easily be overcooked. Luckily when you use the sous vide cooking method, your odds of overcooking it are much less. In general, 1-½ hours should be the longest you sous vide lamb chops, and they'll cook to perfection.

WRAPPING IT UP

Well, that's how to make sous vide lamb chops!

This truly is one of the best lamb recipes you'll make. It's just so effortless to make and is really the only way to get the lamb chops to cook just right every single time. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

As always, if you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

More Sous Vide Recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe for sous vide lamb chops, we have a ton of other easy sous vide recipes on the blog you can try out next!

Check these out:

• Sous vide burger
• Sous vide filet mignon
• Sous vide london broil
• Sous vide tri tip
• Sous vide steak

Oh, and for even more deliciousness, be sure to follow us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. We post new recipes every day!