Lamb Chops with Peppermint

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 2 Hrs. Under 2 Hrs.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Lamb Chops with Peppermint
A match made in heaven, this simple yet tasty recipe pairs sweet peppermint with meaty lamb chops and is easy to prepare and cook. Inspired by South African BBQ’s serve this recipe alongside our chakalaka coleslaw and pap cakes.
Main ingredients
  • Meat
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 4 sprigs of peppermint, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 lamb chops (100 g each)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt
OTHER:
  • Extra peppermint leaves to serve

  • Method

  • 1
    Add the zest and juice of lemon, mint, garlic and 3 tbsp olive oil to a bowl and mix well.
  • 2
    Coat the lamb chops with half of the marinade and put the rest aside. Cover the chops and marinate them in the fridge for an hour.
  • 3
    Once marinated, remove from the fridge and dab off the marinade with kitchen towel.
  • 4
    Preheat the Le Creuset Cast Iron grillit® by placing it over a medium heat and then add the oil. Put the lamb chops onto the grill (you will need to do this in batches) and cook for 3 minutes before turning and cooking for a further 3 minutes. Put the lamb chops onto a tray and put into a warm over to keep warm while you cook the remaining chops.
  • 5
    Once ready to serve, season with salt and pepper and drizzle the remaining marinade over.