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.

Juicy oven-baked Black Betty lamb cutlets glazed with Black Betty Bam, topped with fresh pomegranate seeds, roasted garlic and lime.
Black Betty Bam adds rich savoury depth without overpowering the natural flavour of Australian lamb, making this one of those recipes you’ll return to again and again.

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.

Juicy oven-baked Black Betty lamb cutlets glazed with Black Betty Bam, topped with fresh pomegranate seeds, roasted garlic and lime.
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Black Betty Lamb

Recipe by Samantha Gowing

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

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 180 C.
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Brush cutlets with macadamia oil and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, spread Black betty Bam over cutlets.
  5. 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.

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