Chef John'S Grilled Lamb With Mint Orange Sauce

Name: Chef John'S Grilled Lamb With Mint Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb loin chops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt as needed; Sauce:; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1 pinch hot chili flakes; 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

2 pounds lamb loin chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt as needed
Sauce:
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 pinch hot chili flakes
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1
Place lamb chops in a large bowl. Season with olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Toss until well coated with oil and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place lamb chops on grill. Sprinkle the chops with a bit of salt. Grill until seared on the first side, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops. Rotate chops a half turn on the grill about a minute before turning them. Turn and grill the other side to desired doneness, another 4 to 7 minutes. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should bead 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
3
Place marmalade in bowl. Add chili flakes, mint, and rice vinegar. Stir together thoroughly.
4
Brush the sauce over the chops and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lamb loin chops, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Grilled Lamb With Mint Orange Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!