Grilled Chili-Rubbed Lamb Chops

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Grilled Chili-Rubbed Lamb Chops

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rubs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried thyme -- crumbled
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 rib lamb cho each about 1 1/2 inches thick


trimmed of excess fat
about 2 C. hot pepper jelly (recipe follows)
as an accompaniment
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>In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, cumin,
>thyme, sugar, salt, allspice, and black pepper. Sprinkle
>the spice mixture over the chops, rub it evenly all over
>the meat, and chill the chops, covered, for at least 4 hours
>or overnight.
>
>Prepare a grill with glowing coals or preheat the broiler.
>On the oiled rack of the grill or on a broiler pan in the broiler,
>grill or broil the chops 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7
>minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. Serve the chops
>with the pepper jelly.
>Serves 8.


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NOTES :
>Notes: we have always used a rack of lamb sliced into chops,
>which are less thick than called for here, and served 3 per
>person rather than 2.