Ingredients
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2 pounds lamb loin chops
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon mixed herbs (such as Italian, Greek, or French blend)
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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salt to taste
Sauce:
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¼ cup orange marmalade
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
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½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions
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Place lamb chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt; toss until lamb evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Place lamb chops on grill; sprinkle with a bit of salt. Grill on the first side until seared, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops, rotating chops a half turn on the grill about 1 minute before flipping. Flip chops and grill other side until desired doneness, 4 to 7 minutes more. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
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Make the sauce: Combine marmalade, mint, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in a bowl.
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Brush sauce over the chops and serve.
Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce. Chef John
Editor's Note:
The magazine version of this recipe may be slightly different than the online version. Please follow directions carefully for whichever version you are using.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 438 | Calories |
| 31g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 438 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 31g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 57% |
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium 126mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 28g | 55% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 51mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 400mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
