Name: Lamb Chops with Mint Butter
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 1 heaped tablespoon freshly chopped mint; salt and freshly milled pepper; ½ clove garlic, finely crushed and chopped; little freshly milled black pepper; 50–75 g/2–3 oz butter; ½ teaspoon vinegar; 4–6 loin or chump lamb chops; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons dry cider or white wine

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Times Calendar Cookbook

By Katie Stewart

Published 1977

About

Loin or chump chops are even nicer when marinated before grilling. When ready to serve, place a pat of mint butter on top of each one so it melts over the surface.

Ingredients

4–6 loin or chump lamb chops

Method

Trim the chops neatly and cut away any loose tissue. Mix together the ingredients for the marinade and pour into a shallow dish. Place the chops in the dish and leave them to marinate for about 10 minutes, turning the meat once.

Lift the chops from the marinade and arrange on the grill pan. Place under a hot grill about 7