Garlic & Herb Grilled Lamb Chops - JUICY Lamb Recipe!!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork chops are generally less expensive.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to the recipe.

Portion the rack of lamb using a sharp knife, cutting each chop carefully from the back side where the bones are.

Transfer the lamb chops into a casserole dish for marinating.

Drizzle olive oil over the lamb chops.

Sprinkle coarse kosher salt over the lamb chops for seasoning.

Add cracked black pepper to both sides of the lamb chops.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary over the lamb.

Add fresh thyme leaves to the lamb chops.

Press 4-5 crushed garlic cloves into the lamb for flavor.

Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar over the lamb.

Pour 1/4 cup of red wine into the pan with the lamb.

Refrigerate the marinated lamb for about 30 minutes, turning it after 15 minutes for even seasoning.

Preheat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat, aiming for 500°F.

Once preheated, place the lamb chops on the grill spaced 3-4 inches apart and close the lid.

Reduce the grill heat to medium and grill the lamb chops for 2-3 minutes on each side.

After grilling, transfer the lamb chops to the top rack of the grill to finish cooking without getting too charred.

Remove the lamb chops from the grill once cooked and place them on a tray.

Show a close-up of the grilled lamb chops, highlighting the juiciness and grill marks.

Cut into one of the lamb chops to show the juicy interior.

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