The closest thing you can get to a meat lollipop, it’s hard not to like a lamb cutlet. Also known as a rib chop, the French-trimmed bones make perfect handles to grab onto when biting into the tender chunk of meat at the end. Of the various different types of lamb chop the cutlet is regarded as the most special as the meat comes from the tenderloin, which means it isn’t the cheapest. But if you do decide to treat yourself to some lamb cutlets, there are plenty of different ways to cook them and a whole host of dishes you can use them in.
Usually served pink in the middle, you can prepare cutlets individually before cooking, or alternatively cook an entire rack of lamb and either serve it whole or carve it into cutlets before plating. Either way you’re ensured of a stunning piece of lamb which pairs with flavours from all styles of cuisine. These wonderful recipes demonstrate just some of the different ways you can cook with lamb cutlets.