Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 lamb rib or loin chops
  • 2 cups Chianti (or other red wine)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

Method

  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
  • Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until caramel-colored grill marks appear, and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 125 degrees F. for medium-rare, about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  • Meanwhile, place the wine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Whisk in the honey until dissolved.
  • Add the extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Serve the lamb chops on a platter with a serving bowl of the Chianti vinaigrette alongside for drizzling over the meat.
  • I like the tanginess of the reduced wine with the lamb.