Lamb’s rich flavor and buttery tenderness make it a star choice for everything from grilling to braising. American lamb is an excellent source of high quality protein and an average three-ounce serving of lamb has only 175 calories.
| Rosemary Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Cranberry and Peppered Apple Relish |
Recipe Type: Main Dish
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Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 4
This delicious grilled lamb recipe comes from Chef Brooke Vosika from the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Leaves finely chopped
- 4 Lamb Loin Chops double cut
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
Cranberry and Peppered Apple Relish
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Apple Juice heated
- 1 Granny Smith Apple chopped into 1/2″ pieces
- 1/4 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Packed Brown Sugar
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- Combine olive oil and rosemary. Dip chops in mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Grill over medium-hot coals about 20 minutes or to desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 170°F for well.
- Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees. Serve with Cranberry and Peppered Apple Relish.
- Cranberry and Peppered Apple Relish – combine all ingredients. Tip: This relish is best made a day ahead to allow flavors to blend.
For those that do not have a lot of experience cooking with lamb, determining when it is done is the biggest challenge. Avoid guessing and use a good meat thermometer. Visit the American Lamb website for Lamb 101 and cooking times.
Photo and recipe courtesy the American Lamb Board.
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