Lavender Lamb Chops
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops, preferably loin or rib
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lavender, or 1/4 dried. Double this for a more assertive flavor
- salt 
 
Although lavender is usually valued for its aromatic contribution to sachets and pot-pourri, it
adds, when used sparingly, an interesting undertone to more familiar herbs such as rosemary and
thyme. Try using the smaller amount at first.
 
Directions
  • Trim chops of excess fat. Chop herbs very finely and mix together. Pat the herb mixture
    onto the chops, distributing herbs as evenly as possible. Wrap the chops snugly in plastic wrap
    and refrigerate  for 1 hour or longer  (up to 24 hours).
  • When ready to cook, remove
    wrap, salt chops lightly and bring to room temperature. Preheat grill, if grilling, or heat
    a heavy skillet, if pan broiling.
  • Cook  3 - 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness,
    for medium rare.
  • Serve immediately, preferably on warmed plates.


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