Sticky Oven Baked Lamb Chops

These sticky lamb chops baked in the oven are a very simple recipe that's absolutely delicious to eat.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: baked chops, baked lamb chops, lamb chops in the oven

Servings: servings

Calories: 361kcal

4.61 from 101 votes

Optional: If your chops are very fatty you may wish to trim the excess. I like to leave some fat on as it keeps the chops moist and adds flavour.
Lie the chops in a large baking dish
Mix all the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl or jug.
Pour the marinade over the chops, chill in the firdge for two hours, turning the chops over after one hour. If you are short on time you can decrease the marinading time, the longer the better though, so overnight would be great if you have the time.
Heat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 fahrenheit).
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil from the baking dish, increase the temperature to 200 degrees celsius, (400 Fahrenheit). Turn the chops over, you can baste the chops (ie spoon the marinade over them) but I find turning them over just as good. At this stage the chops should be tender, the sauce will be quite thin but this will thicken up. Return the chops to the oven and bake for a further 15 minutes.
Serve the lamb chops with mashed potatoes/cauliflower purée and green vegetables, be sure to spoon the yummy sauce over the chops.

My one tip is to marinate the lamb chops for as long as you are able, otherwise, there isn't too much to know about this recipe

Lamb Chops: I tend to use lamb loin chops, but shoulder chops will also work. you can also substitute pork chops in this recipe.
Apple cider vinegar: Any vinegar can be used, malt, white, wine vinegar are all fine.
Tomato sauce: In New Zealand, we call ketchup tomato sauce, you can use any store-bought tomato sauce or ketchup.
Soy sauce: Tamari can be used as a gluten-free alternative.
Brown sugar: The brown sugar can be substituted for white sugar, honey or maple syrup.