Lemony Chops with Spiced Cherry Chutney
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 lean lamb loin chops
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 30ml/2tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 15ml/1tbsp grated lemon zest
- 10ml/2tsp rapeseed or sunflower oil
For the Spiced Cherry Chutney:
- 900g/2lb fresh cherries, stalks removed, stoned and halved
- 150ml/¼pint white wine vinegar
- 250g/9oz light brown sugar
- 1 x 5cm/2inch piece cinnamon stick
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 5ml/1tsp ground allspice
Method
- For the spiced cherry chutney; place all the ingredients in a large pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the chutney has thickened.
- Discard the cinnamon stick and spoon into large clean sterilised kilner or 2 jam jars. Cool and seal.
- Place the chops on a chopping board, season and brush with the oil. Sprinkle on both sides with the thyme and lemon zest.
- Cook the chops on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Serve the lamb with a spoonful of the chutney, a crisp salad and crusty bread.
- Tip: If preferred substitute the loin chops for lamb cutlets.
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