Beer Brined Lamb Chops

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lamb chops (1-1/4-inch thick, about 2 1/2 lbs)
• 1 (341 ml) bottle beer
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

• 1 in a deep dish, combine the beer, water, salt & sugar, then add the onions. submerge the lamb chops in the brine then cover and refrigerate. refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• 2 dry rub: in a bowl, thoroughly combine the dry rub spices, then set aside.
• 3 take the dish out of the fridge one hour prior to cooking.
• 4 heat a greased grill pan on medium heat. remove lamb chops from brine then pat dry with paper towels. rub the spice blend onto both sides of the chops.
• 5 place seasoned chops to grill and cook until the juices run clear when lamb pierced, about 5 minutes per side.