Ingredients

4 servings

　　8 lamb loin chops cut 1 1/2 inches thick

　　Salt

　　Fresh-ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Season: 8 lamb loin chops cut 1 1/2 inches thick with: Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.

　　

Step 2

Prepare a medium-hot bed of coals. Brush and clean the grill. Brush the chops with oil and put them on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes and rotate 45 degrees if desired, for grill marks. Turn the chops after 6 minutes and cook until medium rare, about another 4 minutes. Let rest for 4 minutes before serving.

　　

Variations

Step 3

To grill lamb rack chops, count 3 per person, and season as above, but cook over a hot fire for only about 3 minutes on each side.

　　

Step 4

Grill pork chops over medium coals. One-inch-thick pork chops will take about 10 to 12 minutes to cook.

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