Grilled Lamb Chops with Curry, Apple and Raisin Sauce

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Personally, I have never been a lamb eater. However, this recipe for grilled lamb chops is superb. The lamb is succulent and the sauce is such a flavor combination you will want to make this frequently. This is a recipe for those people who don't even like lamb -- as it made a true convert out of me. It is a great sauce for beef and poultry as well, with a definite East Indian flavor.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cups chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons white pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ lemon (including peel), seeded and finely chopped

  • 3 cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 1 cup applesauce

  • cup dark raisins

  • cup golden raisins

  • 1 tablespoon water, if needed (Optional)

  • 6 (4 ounce) lamb chops

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil, and cook the onions and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in curry powder, coriander, cumin, salt, white pepper, thyme, lemon, apples, applesauce, dark raisins, and golden raisins until thoroughly combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, turn down the heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer the sauce until it has the consistency of applesauce and the raisins are plump and starting to break apart, about 1 hour. Mix in a tablespoon of water if sauce starts to become too thick.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle the lamb chops with seasoned salt.

  3. Grill on the preheated grate until the chops are well-browned, cooked to your desired color of pink inside, and show grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop, not touching bone, should read about 145 degrees C (65 degrees C). Serve the lamb chops with the sauce on the side.

Cook's Note

I love this sauce to use as you would a steak sauce with beef. You can also use it as a spread or for dipping other meats. I prefer to serve in a small sauce dish on the side, allowing your guests to use as they desire.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500 Calories
27g Fat
51g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1046mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 749mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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