Grilled Lamb Loin Chops With Warm Peach Chutney

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• peach chutney
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 leek, part only, sliced
• 2 peaches, diced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup wine or 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro or 1/4 cup basil, finely sliced, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 place the lamb chops in a flat glass or ceramic dish.
• 2 combine the oil and lemon juice and pour into the dish, swirling the chops through the mix to coat both sides.
• 3 season to taste with salt and pepper, cover with plastic and allow to marinate for 15-20 minutes, while you make the chutney.
• 4 to make the chutney, heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the leek and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, or until soft.
• 5 add the peaches, vinegar, sugar and wine and bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat and simmer until peaches are soft and mixture is syrupy, about 15-20 minutes.
• 7 keep warm or refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.
• 8 remove chops from marinade and pat dry.
• 9 preheat a broiler or barbecue to medium high and grill the chops for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium rare or until cooked as desired.
• 10 serve with the chutney and garnish with cilantro or basil.
• 11 this is delicious with grilled eggplant and peppers or salad of choice.