Grilled American Lamb Chops with Mint Mustard Sauce

Recipe provided by American Lamb Board courtesy of Platings & Pairings

Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

Directions

Grilling instructions

1. Spray grill with olive oil spray.
2. Brush chops on both sides with garlic oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Grill chops on high 3 minutes (covered) or until good grill marks appear.
4. Spray the top of chops with spray olive oil; turn over. Reduce heat to medium; grill another 3 minutes.
5. Place fatty edge of chops on the grill, so they are sitting upright, on their side, leaning against each other.
6. Cover; grill another 2 minutes or so, to melt off the fatty layer. (These can also be cooked through on lower heat if preferred.)
7. Remove from grill; cover with foil until ready to serve.

Broiling instructions

1. Let the Lamb loin chops sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add oil and garlic. Allow to heat for 5 minutes, until oil is fragrant. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. Brush chops on both sides with the garlic oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan; broil chops on high 5 to 8 minutes each side. Let rest for up to 10 minutes, tented with foil.
4. Serve chops with Mint Mustard Sauce on the side (see instructions below).

Mint Mustard Sauce

1. In a food processor or blender, add mustard, vinegar, honey and horseradish; turn on, and stream in remaining oil and garlic.
2. Add mint; process until finely chopped.
3. Serve the lamb chops with mint-mustard sauce on the side.