How to Spit Roast Lamb Chops and Veggies on an Auspit

There's a particular kind of camp cooking that gets everyone standing around the fire instead of scattered around their chairs, and lamb chops and veggies on the Auspit is exactly that. One fire, one setup, and a full plate at the end of it. No juggling a gas burner and a grill and a pot all at once. Just coals, a basket, and a folding tray doing all the work.

This is the method from start to finish: how to season the chops, how to set up the basket and the folding grill, and how to get the veggies cooked in the radiant heat without babysitting three different things at once.

What You'll Need

• Lamb chops

• Olive oil

• A seasoning of your choice for the lamb (we used the Flaming Coals Traditional Greek Lamb Rub)

• Mushrooms

• Broccoli and corn (or whatever veggies you've got on hand)

• Your Auspit set up over hot coals

Season the Lamb Chops First

Get the chops seasoned before anything else goes near the fire. Coat them in olive oil first, then work your seasoning through. If you want the exact flavour from this cook, the Flaming Coals Traditional Greek Lamb Rub is a good match for lamb, a full-flavoured herb and spice blend that leans into the classic Greek-style roast lamb flavour without overpowering the meat.

Give the chops a few minutes to sit with the seasoning while you sort the coals out. It's not a long marinade, just enough time for the oil and rub to settle into the meat before it hits the heat.

Get Your Coals & Auspit Basket Ready

Once your coals are glowing and ready, load the seasoned chops into an Auspit adjustable basket. The basket is what makes this whole method work for camp cooking, it holds the chops securely and rotates them evenly over the coals so you're not standing there flipping individual chops with tongs. If you're running your coals in a contained setup rather than straight on the ground, an Auspit fire tray gives you a controlled, adjustable base to build the fire in, which is handy when you're at a site with fire restrictions or just want more control over the heat.

Get the basket turning over the coals and let the chops start cooking while you move on to the veggies.\

Cook the Mushrooms and Set Up the Folding Tray

While the chops are turning, toss your mushrooms in a bit of olive oil and give them a shake around to coat. Set up the Auspit folding grill alongside the basket. It swings out over the fire when you need it and folds flat for packing, which is exactly the kind of gear that earns its place in a camp kit. Put the mushrooms on the folding tray to start picking up some heat and flavour from the fire.

How to Cook Corn and Broccoli on the BBQ Above the Coals

Season your broccoli and corn with whatever you like, we kept it simple, but a bit of salt, pepper and a squeeze of something acidic works well against the charred flavour you're about to get. Place the veggies on the folding grill above the lamb chops. This is the trick to this whole setup: positioned above the basket, the broccoli and corn cook in the radiant heat rising off the coals rather than sitting directly over the flame, so they char and soften without burning before the chops are done.

Give everything the odd shake and turn as it cooks. The mushrooms will pick up colour first, followed by the broccoli starting to blister and the corn charring up nicely.

How Long to Cook Lamb Chops on the BBQ

There's no single time that works for every cut, coal setup or basket load, so the safest approach is to check with a meat thermometer rather than guess. As a general guide, lamb is safe to eat once it reaches an internal temperature of around 63°C, resting for a few minutes before serving for a medium result, or closer to 70°C if you prefer it more well done. Once your chops hit the mark, pull the basket off the coals.

Your veggies are ready by sight rather than temperature. The broccoli should be charred at the edges and tender, and the corn should look properly roasted with some good colour on the kernels.

Serve It Up

Once the chops are cooked through and the veggies are charred and ready, take everything off the fire together. That's the whole appeal of a portable spit setup like this, one fire, one cook, and a full plate of lamb chops, mushrooms, broccoli and corn ready to go at the same time. No reheating, no waiting on one component while the rest goes cold.

This is camp cooking at its most straightforward: get the coals right, trust the basket and the folding tray to do their jobs, and let the radiant heat handle the veggies while the chops turn below. If you want to build out your own setup for this kind of cook, have a look at the full range of Auspit spit roasters.

Auspit Lamb Chops and Veggies FAQs

How long do lamb chops take to cook on an Auspit?

Cooking time depends on the thickness of the lamb chops, the heat of the coals and how close the Auspit basket is to the fire. Rather than relying on time alone, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. For medium lamb, aim for around 63°C before resting, or closer to 70°C if you prefer your lamb more well done.

What temperature should lamb chops be cooked to?

Lamb chops can be cooked to around 63°C internally for a medium result, followed by a short rest before serving. If you prefer your lamb more well done, cook them closer to 70°C. Using a meat thermometer is the easiest way to avoid overcooking the chops over an open fire.

Can you cook vegetables at the same time as lamb chops on an Auspit?

Yes. Vegetables can be cooked at the same time by using an Auspit folding grill positioned above or alongside the rotating lamb. The vegetables cook from the radiant heat of the coals, allowing foods such as broccoli, corn and mushrooms to char and soften while the lamb chops rotate below.

How do you stop lamb chops from burning over a campfire?

Use hot, settled coals rather than large flames and position the Auspit basket at a suitable height above the fire. The rotating basket helps cook the lamb evenly and reduces the need to constantly flip the chops. If the outside is colouring too quickly, move the basket slightly further away from the coals.

What can you cook in an Auspit basket?

An Auspit basket can be used for foods that are difficult to secure directly onto a spit, including lamb chops, chicken pieces, sausages, fish and vegetables. The basket holds the food in place while it rotates over the coals, making it particularly useful for campfire cooking where you want even heat without continuously turning food by hand.