OAK SMOKED LAMB CHOPS IN A RED WINE OLIVE MARINADE
Marinade
1/3 cup of fresh rosemary, chopped (75ml)
3 tablespoons of olive oil (45ml)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons of black olives or tapin 15115t197p ade (black olive puree) (30ml)
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper (5ml)
1 cup of red wine (250ml)
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12" lamb loin chops, trimmed 4- ¾" oak wood
planks, untreated
Blend marinade ingredients in blender until smooth. Place lamb chops in a large
sealable bag and pour in ¾ of the marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for 45
minutes to an hour.
Half an hour before grilling, place the oak planks in water to soak for 45
minutes to an hour.
Remove lamb chops from marinade and allow lamb to get to room temperature.
Preheat grill to 450ºF.
Place oak planks directly onto grill. Leave to heat for 5
minutes.
Place lamb directly on bare side of the grill, season with salt and sear each
side of the lamb for about 2 minutes per side.
Place lamb on smoking oak plank. Close lid and cook for four more minutes for
medium rare.
Yield: 4 servings