Barbecue restaurants tend to serve spare ribs most often ... than 600 family farms and ranchers raising beef, pork, and lamb.

Rib chops are those recognizable "lamb lollipops" that have a tender eye of meat in the center. Sirloin chops are thick, inexpensive cuts that are just tender enough to be grilled or broiled ...

This recipes comes from Auckland restaurant Little Jimmy. Chef Russell Billing uses New Zealand lamb ribs, given an Asian sweet and sour treatment and slow-cooked so they are very tender.

Rosemary and oil in a dish and rub in the lamb. Chill to marinate. Remove from fridge 20 minutes prior to cooking. Boil the wine, vinegar and honey to a syrup. Heat your barbecue or grill pan ...

3. Garnish with sea vegetables, pickled cockles and burnt onion. 4. On a miniature barbecue serve the lamb ribs, sweetcorn and baked potato. 5. Serve with the salsa verde on the side.

This barbecue butterflied lamb is easy to prepare and makes a perfect summer meal to share with family and friends. In a large ziplock bag mix oil, garlic, mint, oregano, jam, and lemon slices.