Ingredients

  • Salsa ingredients
  • 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted
  • Lamb chop ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 cup tarragon, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 16 baby lamb chops (each 2 ounces and 3/4 inch thick)
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Salsa: Makes 2 - 2 1/2 cups.
  • Combine the pineapple, onion, vinegar, olive oil and herbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, fold in the toasted pecans.
  • May be refrigerated (without the pecans), covered for 1 day.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • Lamb chops:.
  • Combine olive oil, tarragon and garlic in a large shallow baking dish.
  • Add the lamb chops and turn to coat very well.
  • Refrigerate, covered for about 2 - 4 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to medium high.
  • Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off excess. Discard the used marinade.
  • Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the lamb chops until medium doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Place on a serving platter and serve the pineapple pecan salsa alongside.