posted by Mona M 04-28-100 4:25 AM
Rosemary-Smoked Lamb Chops
from Stop and Smell the Rosemary... Recipes and Traditions to Remember
6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 rib or loin lamb chops, 1 inch thick
Cover rosemary sprigs with water and soak 30 minutes.
Prepare grill. Position rack 4 to 6 inches above coals.
Whisk oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub a small amount of this mixture on each chop. Reserve remainder.
Drop a few soaked rosemary sprigs onto the coals. Grill chops, turning occasionally. Brush lightly with remaining rosemary mixture and grill until browned, about 4 minutes. Drop remaining rosemary sprigs on coals. Continue to cook, turning once again and basting with rosemary mixture, another 4 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4
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