Minted lamb chops

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesLean lamb loin chops, (4 chops)
½cupBurgundy or other dry red wine
1teaspoonDried whole rosemary, crushed
1teaspoonDried mint flakes
½teaspoonBottled minced fresh garlic
¼teaspoonSalt
Vegetable cooking spray
¼cupMint jelly

Directions

Trim fat from chops.

Combine chops and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Remove chops from bag, reserving marinade. Sprinkle chops with salt.

Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place rack on grill over medium-hot coals. Place chops on rack; cover and cook 6 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 2 chops and 2 tablespoons jelly).

Per serving: 704 Calories; 48g Fat (65% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 133mg Cholesterol; 384mg Sodium Serving Ideas : Serve with mint jelly.

Recipe by: Cooking Light, May 1994, page 114 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #394 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.