Mediterranean Lamb Chops by Smokin' Joe Lasher

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. fresh lamb chops
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. rosemary, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Greek veggies, for garnish (Ingles Salad Bar

Instructions

1. For the marinade, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
2. Place lamb chops in a resealable freezer bag, cover with marinade, then refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
3. Preheat grill for direct cooking to 450°F.
4. Remove lamb chops from marinade and place on the grill over direct heat. After 2 minutes,
twist chops to achieve grill marks. After 2 more minutes, turn chops. Cook 2 more minutes, then twist and check internal temp. Let chops cook until a 140°F internal temperature is achieved and then pull from grill.
5. Plate with a selection of Greek olives, peppers, and dolmas (from the Ingles Salad Bar).
6. Lamb goes great with Tzatziki sauce too!