RUBBED SAGE LAMB CHOPS

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Rubbed sage adds wonderful seasoning to the lamb loin chops, that also get a little kick from cayenne pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 bone-in lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the water, vinegar, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup into a shallow dish; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade., Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.