Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops With Fresh Mint Sauce

Name: Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops With Fresh Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chops; 2 shoulder lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick; 4 coves garlic, peeled, crushed; 2 sprigs rosemary, bruised; 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice; black pepper; salt; Mint Sauce; 1/3 cup orange marmalade (No sugar or reduced sugar works fine.); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed

Servings: persons

Chops
2 shoulder lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick
4 coves garlic, peeled, crushed
2 sprigs rosemary, bruised
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
black pepper
salt
Mint Sauce
1/3 cup orange marmalade (No sugar or reduced sugar works fine.)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed

1
Season both sides of the lamb chops with black pepper and place in a seal able plastic bag. Toss in the crushed garlic, rosemary and pomegranate juice in the bag and seal. Place in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
2
While the chops marinate, prepare the mint sauce. Place the marmalade in a small saucepan, add the vinegar, water and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and strain through a mesh strainer discarding the orange peel.
3
Allow the sauce to cool completely before cutting the mint leaves chiffonade and stirring into the cooled sauce.
4
About 30 to 40 minutes prior to grilling the chops, remove from refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature. Preheat grill to medium high heat, remove chops from marinade, season with salt and place of grill. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
5
Top each chop with sauce and serve with roasted potatoes or rice for a delicious meal.

310

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chops, 2 shoulder lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick, 4 coves garlic, peeled, crushed, 2 sprigs rosemary, bruised, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops With Fresh Mint Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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