Yes it's right on the top unfortunately. I had similar problems with my
ribs...ended up having to move them over to cook them properly. Maybe I
need more coal/heat?


> Was the thermometer reading the temperature at the top of the cooking
> chamber, not at grate level? It was really much cooler down there. The
> good news is that lamb chops are best grilled on a hot fire until they are
> medium rare.
>