Dine al fresco – a great date night-in recipe to make for your significant other or for an impressive casual get together with friends and family.
Ingredients
Lamb
1 pkg New Zealand Spring Lamb® Shoulder Chops or Lamb Loin Chops (defrosted if frozen)
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup dry white wine
¼ cup olive oil Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Glaze
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 ½ cups pomegranate juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Combine lamb, orange juice, white wine, olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a re-sealable plastic bag; seal and refrigerate for up to 12 hours
- Meanwhile make Glaze; place all ingredients into a medium saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened – approximately 20 minutes – keep warm on low heat until chops are grilled
- Remove lamb from refrigerator: wipe off excess marinade
- Place on a lightly oiled grill and grill, until the lamb is pink in the centre (approximately 7 minutes per side – medium rare 125ºF) or cooked to your desired doneness
- Drizzle with glaze and serve. For an extra sticky glaze, brush lamb with glaze during the last 2 minutes of grilling