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A plate of perfectly cooked lamb ribs with caramelized glaze, garnished with rosemary and thyme, on a white kitchen counter.

Best Lamb Ribs Recipe

Discover the best lamb ribs slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection with aromatic herbs and a pomegranate glaze
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Resting Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 41 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 720kcal
Cost: 40$

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting pan (With rack)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (Heavy-duty)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Digital preferred)
  • 1 Pastry brush ( For glaze)
  • 1 Mixing bowls ( For marinade)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For prep)
  • Cutting board (For prep)

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lamb ribs - Breast or denver cut
  • ¼ cup cup - Extra virgin
  • 4 sprigs - fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs - fresh thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic - Minced
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 whole lemon - For zest
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Marinade:

  • 1 cup red wine - Dry variety
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 taablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic - Minced

Optional Glaze:

  • ¼ cup pomeranate molasses
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions 

Step 1: Preparation

  • Bring ribs to room temperature (30 minutes)
  • Pat dry with paper towels
  • Remove membrane if needed
  • Mix marinade ingredients

Step 2: Season

  • Rub ribs with olive oil
  • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin
  • Add fresh herbs and garlic
  • Pour marinade around ribs

Step 3: Slow Cook

  • Cover tightly with foil
  • Bake at 300°F
  • Cook until tender

Step 4: Glaze & Finish

  • Mix glaze ingredients
  • Increase heat to 400°F
  • Brush with glaze
  • Cook until caramelized

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 720kcal (36%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 48g (96%) | Fat: 54g (83%) | Saturated Fat: 23g (144%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 165mg (55%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Potassium: 720mg (21%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 6mg (33%)