Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Name: Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb loin chops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt to taste; 0.25 cup orange marmalade; 1 pinch hot chili flakes; 0.5 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

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This tender grilled lamb recipe comes with a wonderful sauce that uses a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, orange, fresh mint, and a touch of cinnamon.

By Chef John

Updated on March 21, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

5

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Ingredients

2 pounds lamb loin chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Sauce:

¼ cup orange marmalade
1 pinch hot chili flakes
½ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Directions

Place lamb chops in a large bowl. Season with olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Toss until well coated with oil and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place lamb chops on grill. Sprinkle chops with a bit of salt. Grill until seared on the first side, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops. Rotate chops a half turn on the grill about a minute before turning them. Turn and grill other side to desired doneness, another 4 to 7 minutes. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should bead 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
Place marmalade in a bowl. Add chili flakes, mint, and rice vinegar. Stir together thoroughly.
Brush sauce over the chops and serve.

Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce. Chef John

Editor's Note:

The magazine version of this recipe may be slightly different than the online version. Please follow directions carefully for whichever version you are using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

438	Calories
31g	Fat
12g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 438
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 126mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 400mg	9%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.