Looking for an easy lamb recipe that’s packed with flavour? These juicy oven-baked lamb cutlets with Black Betty Bam are ready in under 25 minutes and deliver the perfect balance of smoky umami, sweet pomegranate and fresh lime.
Whether you’re entertaining friends, firing up the barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe proves that a few quality ingredients can create something truly memorable.

Why you’ll love this recipe
- Great for oven, barbecue or grill
- Ready in just 20 minutes
- Naturally gluten-free
- High in protein
- Perfect for entertaining
- Only six simple ingredients
- Bursting with smoky umami flavour
Chef’s tips
Add a sprinkle of fresh mint or parsley for colour and freshness.
Bring lamb to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
Don’t overcook—medium is where lamb cutlets shine.
Rest the meat for 5 minutes before serving.
Finish with flaky salt and extra lime juice just before eating.

Black Betty Lamb
Recipe by Samantha Gowing
- Total Time24 minute
- YieldServes 4
- DietGluten Free
Love this recipe? Black Betty Bam isn’t just for lamb. Spread it on sourdough, stir it through pasta, dollop it onto roasted vegetables or use it as a marinade for chicken, beef or tofu. It’s the easiest way to add rich, smoky umami flavour to everyday cooking.
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Ingredients
8 lamb cutlets, trimmed
1 tablespoon macadamia oil
1 pomegranate, seeds only
2 limes, quartered
1 knob garlic, halved, roasted (optional)
1/4 cup Black Betty Bam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Brush cutlets with macadamia oil and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spread Black betty Bam over cutlets.
- Serve with pomegranate and a squeeze of lime – and roasted garlic if you prefer.
Notes
- Bring lamb to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Don’t overcook—medium is where lamb cutlets shine.
- Rest the meat for 5 minutes before serving.
- Finish with flaky salt and extra lime juice just before eating.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh mint or parsley for colour and freshness.
- Prep Time: 8
- Cook Time: 10-12
- Category: Lamb
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
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