Simple Rosemary Rubbed Lamb Chops

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lamb loin chops (about 1/2 pound each)
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil, for the pan
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Recipe

• 1 chop the rosemary; combine rosemary, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin in a small bowl.
• 2 rub mixture all over chops.
• 3 let spices penetrate meat for a few minutes before cooking. if there's time, cover and put in refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
• 4 if chops have been refrigerated, remove from refrigerator and let the chill dissipate for 10-15 minutes.
• 5 cook on an oiled, pre-heated (medium-high) grill-pan or skillet, oiled grill about 5 minutes on each side.
• 6 a nice, thick 1-inch chop will be done (medium-rare) in about 12 minutes, so about six minutes per side, or when an instant-read thermometer registers 145°.
• 7 tent with foil, and let rest a few minutes before serving as the chop will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the grill.
• 8 serve with pan juices, mustard or a nice chutney.