Succulent, tender lamb
chops cooked to perfection are just around the corner! A zesty
mixture of red wine vinegar, orange juice and molasses melds
perfectly with a savory mixture of spices, lime and fresh mint.
The chops can also be grilled.
Mint-Chili
Lamb Chops
- 3 lamb rib chops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sprinkle lamb chops with
first additions of salt and pepper; refrigerate.
- Combine vinegar and orange
juice in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat
to a simmer. Stir in molasses, chili powder and cumin; simmer
for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
- Broil chops for about
8 minutes on each side. During final minute of broiling, brush
with mint/chili glaze. Brush again before serving.
Makes 3 servings.
