American Lamb's Grilled Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses

LAMB MARINADE

INGREDIENTS

• 16 Heartquist Hollow Farm lamb rib chops, 3/4″ to 1″ thick

• 25 sprigs of fresh mint (or 2 Tablespoons dried mint)

• 12 cloves fresh garlic

• 3 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses

• 3 Tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or allspice)

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt* (half if using table salt)

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Begin by preparing your lamb rib chops – ask a butcher to clean/French your lamb and divide into single lamb chops. If they are cut into double chops, simply cut in half to create your single chop.

Remove the excess layer of fat at the top of your chop using a sharp knife. You can reserve this fat to use in later cooking or to grease your flat top grill.

Prepare marinade by adding the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or blender.

Pour your marinade over your lamb ribs and rub into both sides. Cover and place in fridge for 4-24 hours.

YOGURT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt (can use labneh or Greek)

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon dried mint

• 3 teaspoons kosher salt* (half if using table salt) adjust to taste

• 1 Tablespoon cold water, as needed to thin

DIRECTIONS

Crush with mortar or minced your garlic finely.

Add in your yogurt, olive oil, mint and salt.

If your mixture is too thick, add in 1 Tablespoon of cold water and mix.

Adjust salt to your taste. Spoon over cooked ribs.

PEACHES

• 2 large peaches, cut into sections

• drizzle of olive oil

COOKING LAMB

Once ready to cook your lamb, remove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes before cooking.

Heat your grill to high heat, ensure your grates or flat top area are clean and free from any debris. Grease your grill grates or flat top with a bit of neutral oil; canola, vegetable, avocado. If you have a flat top grill, you can also use some of your reserved lamb fat allow it to render to create an oiled surface.

Once grill is heated,  place your lamb rib chops and allow to cook for about 2 minutes until browned and crust has formed. 

Flip and cook the 2nd side for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes. USDA recommends lamb reach an internal temp of 145F and rest for 3 minutes.

While your lamb is resting, place your peach slices on hot grill and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Enjoy with yogurt mint sauce + grilled peaches.