How to Make Oven-Roasted Lamb Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and flavorful cuts of meat, lamb ribs are a true standout. Their rich, succulent flavor and tender texture make them a favorite among meat lovers. And while grilling and braising are popular methods for cooking lamb ribs, there's something truly special about oven-roasting them. The slow, gentle heat of the oven allows the meat to become incredibly tender and juicy, while also developing a delicious caramelized crust on the outside.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lamb ribs
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 small tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 small thin-skinned sweet peppers, cored and seeded
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 9 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 14 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Wash ribs thoroughly. Soak in a large bowl of water, changing the water every 30 minutes, to remove excess fat, about 2 hours. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix lemon juice, molasses, vinegar, mustard, ketchup, cinnamon, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large, deep bowl.
  • Combine onion, tomatoes, sweet peppers, parsley, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a food processor; pulse to form a paste.
  • Stir onion paste into the lemon juice mixture in the bowl. Add lamb ribs; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 10 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a rack on top. Arrange ribs on the rack.
  • Bake ribs in the preheated oven until fat has rendered and meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cover ribs with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    819 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 2088mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 96mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1317mg