Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb
Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb pairs tender chops with a gochujang, soy, garlic, and sesame marinade that brings sweet heat and deep umami. Grilled to a blushing medium-rare and finished with a glossy boiled glaze, it delivers a lacquered crust and rich, smoky flavor—perfect for an impressive dinner or special weekend cookout.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; whisk until the marinade is thoroughly blended.
- 2
Cut a slash about 1 1/2 inches deep between each rib bone on the lamb racks, stopping before the loin. Place the racks in a large resealable plastic bag. Set the bag in a large bowl; pour the marinade into the bag. Seal and massage the marinade over the lamb. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight, turning once or twice.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Move the lamb racks to a plate and return the marinade to the refrigerator. Pat the fatty side of the lamb dry with paper towels. Season the top with kosher salt.
- 5
Grill the lamb racks, fat-side down, on the preheated grill until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 12 to 15 minutes more. Transfer the lamb to a platter and rest for 10 minutes.
- 6
Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until it reduces to a glaze, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Brush the glaze over the lamb, then slice each rack between the bones to serve.
- Calories 619.55 kcal High 31%
- Protein 49.12 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 51.14 g 19%
- Total Fat 20.02 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.63 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.61 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1180.68 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 1.07 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 197.9 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.62 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 808.45 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.75 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb is a Korean dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Garlic, Gochujang Base, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 619.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Garlic, Gochujang Base, Green Onion, Rack of Lamb. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb healthy?
- Korean Barbecued Rack of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 619.55 calories and 49.12 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1180.68 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.63 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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