Ingredients

  • 16 whl cloves
  • 2 x well-trimmed 8-rib racks of lamb abt 1 1/4 lbs ea, and each cut into 4 double chops
  • 2/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 2 x plum tomatoes seeded, minced

Method

  • Press 2 whole cloves, close to bone, into each double lamb chop.
  • Arrange chops in 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Whisk oil, mint, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
  • Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 1/3 c. dressing over lamb and turn to coat proportionately; reserve remaining dressing in bowl.
  • Let lamb marinate at room temperature 2 hrs or possibly cover and chill up to 6 hrs, turning lamb occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Mix tomatoes into reserved dressing in bowl.
  • Grill lamb till cooked to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 10 min for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb chops to platter; spoon tomato-mint dressing over and serve.
  • This recipe yields 4 servings.