Balsamic BBQ Lamb
A couple of hours marinating is enough to infuse great flavour into these chops.
A very simple marinade that pairs very well with the flavour of grilled lamb.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2½ Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked
- finely grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 lamb chops
- cos lettuce to serve
- cucumber to serve
- barbecued corn to serve
Method
- Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, thyme leaves and lemon rind in a jug and whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced onion, then season with sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper and mix well.
- Place lamb chops in a non-metallic dish, pour marinade over, cover and marinate for up to 4 hours.
- Remove chops from marinade, reserving marinade and onion.
- Heat a barbecue or chargrill over medium-high heat. Cook chops for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, put reserved marinade in a saucepan with 1/3 cup water and simmer until onion is softened and liquid has reduced.
- Serve lamb with onion relish, lettuce, cucumber and corn.
Handy Tips
Tip: this marinade will work beautifully with beef cuts such as rump or porterhouse, and chicken cuts such as thighs, wings and marylands.
