Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly

BBQ and Grilling - BBQ and Grilling

The classic pairing of lamb with bright green mint jelly has largely gone away, but lamb and mint is a delicious combination. Here's a tasty substitute for the store bought jelly using orange marmalade and fresh mint.

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly

Ingredients

3 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 (8 ounce) lamb shoulder chops

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

or to taste

4 cloves garlic

crushed

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

Kosher salt

to taste

olive oil

½ cup orange marmalade

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon water

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ bunch fresh mint

leaves only

very thinly sliced

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Using the dull side of a knife \chop\ the rosemary sprigs to bruise them and release their fragrance. Season chops with pepper (no salt) and place in a resealable plastic bag along with the garlic rosemary and pomegranate juice. Seal bag; massage gently to distribute flavors. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Step 2

Place orange marmalade into a saucepan. Add vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and immediately remove from heat. Pour through a fine strainer to remove orange rind. Add pepper flakes. Refrigerate until cold about 30 minutes. When cold stir in mint (if jelly is still warm mint will turn black) until combined.

Step 3

Remove lamb from marinade; discard marinade. Salt both sides of the lamb chops. Lightly drizzle with about 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil.

Step 4

Lightly oil a grill and set at medium-high heat. Cook chops until browned and meat is medium rare about 5 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

Step 5

Serve with mint jelly.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 603.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.5g 61%

Carbohydrates: 59.6g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 50.2g

Fat: 28.5g 44%

Saturated Fat: 10.3g 52%

Cholesterol: 115.8mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 580.6IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.2mg 94%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 16.5mg 27%

Folate: 43.7mcg 11%

Calcium: 106.8mg 11%

Iron: 3.7mg 20%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 11%

Potassium: 374.4mg 11%

Sodium: 322.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 256.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.