Joe's Aged Balsamic, Oregano/Mint Lamb

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Makes 6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

• 16 LAMB LOLLIPOPS (TWO LAMB RACKS, FRENCHED AND SEPARATED).

• 1/4 CUP CALIFORNIA OLIVE RANCH OLIVE OIL

• SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

• 1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED FRESH OREGANO

• 1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED FRESH MINT

• 2 TBSP GARLIC POWDER

• 1 TBSP ORANGE OR LEMON ZEST

• 1/2 AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR, THE SWEETER THE BETTER

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients into a large bowl, toss and let sit refrigerated for about 30 mins. You can also let this marinade overnight.

Heat a pan on high. Add a bit of olive oil and immediate sear the lamb, about a minute and a half per side.

Reduce heat to medium or medium/high and cook for about 2 more minutes each side.

Meat thermometer doneness...

Rare = 120 Degrees.

Medium Rare=125

Medium = 130

Lamb cooked above medium will get tough and gamey.