Queensland and New South Wales will play game one of this year’s State of Origin series tonight. I ate lamb chops to get me ready to watch the game. I hope Billy’s Boys, known as the Mighty XXXX Maroons, defeat the NSW Blues.

Lamb loin chops are like the “T-bone steak” of lamb. This cut is popular in Australia [1] [2]. They are taken from the waist of the animal, so they do not contain the long rib bone you see on a lamb cutlet [1]. Appearance-wise, they almost look like mini-T-bone steaks [1]. They are leaner than lamb rib but are equally flavourful [8].

Regarding their cooking and eating characteristics, they are tender and savoury [1]. They do well with hot, fast, dry cooking methods, such as grilling [3]. The bone adds flavour and helps make the chops harder to overcook as the meat stays pink nearer the bone [6]. Some people say that lamb loin chops are best when cooked medium when the internal temperature of the meat reaches 63 °C [9].

As for the nutritional components, a small lamb loin chop (approximately 100 grams, with bone, raw, yield after cooking, bone removed) contains about 222 calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 68% fat, 0% carbs, and 32% protein [14]. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein. It is also rich in essential nutrients, including B vitamins (especially B12), zinc, iron, and selenium [15].

In terms of international terminology, lamb loin chops are referred to by the same name in many English-speaking countries. However, the terminology can vary based on regional dialects and culinary traditions.

Regarding the current prices for lamb loin chops per kilogram, as of the latest data available:

• In Australia, the price at Woolworths is AUD 22 per kilogram [18], at Coles it is AUD 20 per kilogram [20].
• The average price in the UK (United Kingdom) is GBP 16.88 per kilogram [10].
• In the US (United States), the price is approximately USD 6.77 per kilogram [13].

These prices are subject to change and may vary depending on the store and location.

Ingredients

• Lamb loin chops.
• Salt

Equipment

• Air fryer

Instructions

1. Unwrap the meat and place it on a rack.
2. Refrigerate the meat uncovered on the rack overnight. This will dry the surface of the meat.
3. Cook in the air fryer at 120 °C for 25 minutes.
4. Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
5. Cut the meat from the bone into bite-sized pieces.
6. Enjoy the fatty goodness of the lamb loin chop.

Photographs

I had lamb chops last night too.

References

1. Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops – Momsdish
2. Lamb Chops with Rosemary Gravy (loin chops, forequarter, cutlets)
3. Lamb Chop 101: Exploring the Delicious Variety of Cuts
4. Loin chop – Wikipedia
5. How to Cook Lamb Chops – Great British Chefs
6. Lamb Loin Chops with Garlic – Julia’s Album
7. Calories in Lamb Loin Chop and Nutrition Facts – FatSecret
8. Calories in Lamb Loin Chops – Nutritionix
9. Woolworths drops price on lamb
10. Browse Lamb Chops | Coles
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12. Try our mouth-watering Lamb Loin Chops perfect for barbecuing
13. RPI: Ave price – Lamb: Home killed, loin chops/steak per kg
14. Lamb Chops 1Kg – africanfood.market
15. Loin chop | Simply Beef & Lamb
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17. How to Cook Lamb – Honest Cooking Guide
18. Steyning Butcchers – Meat per Kilo – Lamb – Steyning Butchers
19. RPI: Ave price – Lamb: Home killed, loin chops/steak per kg
20. Lamb Chops Nutrition Facts – Eat This Much
21. Grass-Fed Lamb Meat Nutrition: Our Dietitians’ Thoughts
22. Woolworths Lamb Midloin Chops 9-12 Pieces 800g – 1.1kg
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25. Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops | Girl Meets Fire
26. Pan Seared Lamb Chops | The Mediterranean Dish