Grass-fed Lamb Loin Chops with Blackberry Sauce Recipe

Servings: 2-3
Prep Time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes

This recipe from Real Food By Dad features tender New Zealand grass-fed lamb loin chops served with blackberry sauce – it’s a dish the whole family will love.  We like pairing the loin chops with a seasonal vegetable salad.

Ingredients:

For the Lamb:

2 lb. New Zealand grass-fed lamb loin chops (Tip: look for the Taste Pure Nature Logo)
4 garlic cloves
Kosher salt

For the Sauce:

5 oz blackberries
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 lime, zested

Directions:

1. Place lamb on a big plate. Sprinkle with salt on both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.

For the Sauce:

2. In a food processor bowl, combine the blackberries, lime zest, sugar, molasses, honey, cornstarch, cinnamon, and allspice. Pulse until well blended.
3. Transfer to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce is reduced by a quarter. Remove from heat.

For the Lamb:

4. Remove loin chops from fridge, pat dry any collected moisture.
5. Set up grill for two-zone cooking and heat to medium.
6. Brush sauce on loin chops, then place on indirect heat. Close lid and grill for 2 minutes.
7. Turn loin chops over and grill for another 2 minutes, or until desired level of doneness.
8. Remove loin chops from grill and cover tightly with foil.
9. Place back on grill, or on a smaller grate directly over the coals. Heat an additional 10-15 minutes. Tip: The grill should be so hot you can only hold your hands over the coals for 2-3 seconds.
10. Brush loin chops with more sauce and sear on the grate for 60-90 seconds. Flip and repeat.
11. Remove loin chops from the grill and set aside to rest.