Can you bake or grill well done lamb chops that are also soft?
I bought some grilled lamb chops from the shop and they were soft, juicy and medium rare.
I reheated them and quite quickly the outside browned and went crusty and the inside got cooked. The result was tougher meat with a not soft surface.
Is it possible to have soft, tender lam chops by grilling or baking while having it well done too?
Best Answer
No, you absolutely cannot. "Well done" is primarily a description of texture, and that texture is not soft and juicy. When you bake meat (or any other protein), it goes through many different stages, depending on the temperature, and you stop when you have reached the desired texture. If you stop at the texture of "well done", you can never return back to the soft texture of "medium rare".
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What temp should I cook lamb chops?
Lamb ChopsSizeCooking MethodInternal Temp*1\u20141.25" thickbroil / grillmed-rare 145\u02daFWhy are my lamb chops tough?
Temperature is by far the most critical aspect of cooking lamb chops. Undercooking even tender lamb chops can render them unpleasantly chewy, while overcooking will lead to tough, dried-out meat. Rib chops should be cooked to about 130\xb0F, while loin chops are better at 135\xb0F or even 140\xb0F.What temperature do you grill lamb chops?
Preheat the grill to low-medium heat \u2014 about 300 degrees. You are going to cook the chops at low heat first, then sear them over high heat. Place lamb chops on the grill. Close the lid and grill about 10 minutes or until chops reach an internal temperature of about 110 degrees.Are lamb chops good?
A lamb chop is such a lovely tender cut of meat, you just don't have to do much to it. In fact, the only thing you really have to take care with is to not overcook it. Lamb is best eaten pink, from rare to medium. Overcooking tender lamb chops can result in dry, less-than-tender meat.Ian Orr Family Favourites 2015-Oven Baked Lamb Chops with Homemade Mint Sauce
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