BBQ lamb chops with wild garlic butter

Whiskey-Flamed Irish Lamb Chops with Wild Garlic Butter

A fiery, flavour-packed dish for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day feast

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10–12 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 Irish lamb chops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 50ml Irish whiskey (Jameson or Redbreast)

For the Wild Garlic Butter:

  • 100g butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped wild garlic (or regular garlic & parsley)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Charlie Oven

Heat your Charlie Oven to 220°C (428°F) for high-heat grilling.

Step 2 – Season & Sear the Lamb

  • Rub the lamb chops with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill them directly on the bars for 3–4 minutes per side.

Step 3 – Whiskey Flambé

  • In the last minute of cooking, pour the whiskey over the lamb and ignite carefully with a long match.
  • Let the flames burn off, leaving a rich, smoky whiskey aroma.

Step 4 – Rest & Serve

  • Mix the wild garlic butter ingredients together.
  • Rest the lamb for 5 minutes, then top with a generous dollop of garlic butter.
  • Serve with grilled flatbreads and a crisp green salad.


 

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