Lamb Chops in Mint and Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• Marinade
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil *
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh rosemary, chopped
• 12 lamb chops
• Sauce
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) apple jelly*
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) water
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh mint, chopped

Preparation

In a large dish, place oil, rosemary and chops. Turn chops to coat well.
Marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
In a small saucepan, melt jelly and sugar with lemon juice and water.
Remove from heat when jelly dissolves completely.
Add chopped mint.
Preheat barbecue to medium-high.
Drain and grill chops 3 to 5 minutes each side, depending on degree of cooking desired.
Turn chops only once.
Brush on mint sauce when chops are almost done.
Continue cooking until well glazed.

Suggestions

Lamb brochettes also work well with this recipe.

* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

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