Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic Confit ..

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the grill or broiler.

In an 8- to 10-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté 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.

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.

Season the garlic mixture with salt and pepper and add the mint leaves. Spoon in the center of four warmed plates, lean the chops against the garlic, and serve immediately.

Recipes © 2005 Mario Batali, from Molto Italiano

Round Out the Meal:

With fennel custard or Roman-style artichokes.

Kid Friendly:

Serve garlic confit on the side.