Mojito Lamb Chops with Cuban Yogurt Sauce
For the Chops:
12 1-inch Lamb Loin Chops
Grated zest of 1 lime
Kosher Salt and Butcher Pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
Olive Oil or Grapeseed Oil
For the Sauce
8 oz goat’s or whole milk yogurt
2 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove minced
Grated zest of 1 lime
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Kosher Salt and Butcher Pepper
Take the zest of the lime, 1 tsp of the salt and pepper, the sugar and the mint and blend in a food processor till it becomes a coarse spice. Rub the lamb chops with a touch of oil and then generously rub the chops with the spice mixture. Grill the chops on medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side.
Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for the lamb.