Friday, 06-25-10
Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops
- 1 cinnamon stick three-inch
- 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 wholes allspice
- 2 tbsps sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsps cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tsps brown sugar
- 1/3 cups Olive oil
- 2 tbsps finely chopped garlic
- 1 cup finely chopped parsley
- 3 tbsps finely chopped mint
- 1 sea salt to taste
1. Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to a spice grinder with the rest of the dry spices and grind until very fine.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil and the garlic and then stir in the dry spice mixture. Coat the lamb well with the mixture and then with the parsley and mint. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 2, and up to 8, hours in the refrigerator.
3. Season the lab liberally with salt and grill over moderately hot coals until rare to medium rare.
Serves: 4-6
Source: John Ash, Bonterra Vineyards Organic Experience Tour 2001


