Note: Lamb chops can be pricey. Good thing this sauce also works well with lamb shoulder, lamb shank, or even chicken. Serves 4.
Ingredients
MINT SAUCE
1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, thoroughly washed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup malt vinegar
LAMB CHOPS
8 lamb rib chops
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Make mint sauce: Chop mint fine. Add to small saucepan with sugar and water. Bring to a boil, cook 1 minute, remove from heat stir in malt vinegar, and set aside to cool. (Can be kept in fridge for up to 1 month.)
Make lamb chops: Preheat grill to high. Rub olive oil onto both sides of lamb chops and season well with salt and pepper. Place chops on grill, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4-6 minutes on each side until done to your liking. Place on platter and allow to sit 10 minutes. Drizzle mint sauce over the top and serve.
