Molasses Brined Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 1/2 cup kosher salt


• 1/2 cup molasses


• 4 whole cloves


• 1 cup boiling water


• 7 cups cold water


• 4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in lamb chops


• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 6 hrs 25 mins



• combine salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large container. stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.


• pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.


• completely submerge lamb chops in molasses mixture. cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.


• remove lamb chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. lightly oil each chop.


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.


• place lamb chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook lamb until it is slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).