Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic Confit and Mint
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 30 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 cup sweet wine, such as Malvasia
- One 8-rib rack of lamb, trimmed and cut into chops
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 sprigs mint, leaves only
1. Preheat the grill or broiler.
2. In an 8- to 10-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and saute slowly, shaking the pan frequently to keep the garlic moving, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add the wines, bring to a slow boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup; the garlic should be very soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Grill or broil, turning once, until medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.
4. Season the garlic mixture with salt and pepper and add the mint leaves. Spoon into the center of four warmed plates, lean the chops against the garlic, and serve immediately.
Serves 4