Herb Marinated Lamb Chops

Name: Herb Marinated Lamb Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 bone-in lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

I also use the flavor marinade from this recipe on pork chops with equally delicious results. —Janet Briggs

Ingredients

1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 bone-in lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine the wine or broth, soy sauce, mint, basil, pepper and garlic; add the lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill lamb, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium, a thermometer should read 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Originally published as Herb Marinated Lamb Chops in Test Kitchen Favorites Cookbook

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Sugar

Jan 26, 2017

Love the recipe.
2B JRH

Jul 25, 2011

This marinade is beautiful! I also add just a bit of lemon juice, about one teaspoon. I don't have lamb chops with out marinating them with this recipe!