Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Combine mint, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until mint is finely chopped. With motor running, add boiling water and process until sauce is bright green and pourable, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes so flavors meld.
- Pat lamb chops completely dry with paper towels - this is crucial for good browning. Rub all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature while the grill heats.
Cook
- Heat grill to high (about 500 degrees F) or heat a grill pan over high until smoking. Place chops on grill and cook without moving until deep brown char marks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve
- Arrange chops on a platter or individual plates. Spoon mint sauce over the top or serve alongside for dipping. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
Notes
For the best crust, do not move the chops during the first side of grilling - let them sear undisturbed. Rib chops have more fat and flavor; loin chops are leaner and cook more evenly. The mint sauce is intentionally thin and sharp - it cuts through the richness of the lamb. If your mint sauce tastes too sharp, whisk in a pinch more sugar. Leftover sauce is excellent stirred into yogurt for a quick dip or drizzled over roasted vegetables.
