Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb loin chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs , such as Italian, Greek, or French blend
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place lamb chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt; toss until lamb evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

3. 3

   Place lamb chops on grill; sprinkle with a bit of salt. Grill on the first side until seared, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops, rotating chops a half turn on the grill about 1 minute before flipping. Flip chops and grill other side until desired doneness, 4 to 7 minutes more. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.

4. 4

   To make the mint sauce: Combine marmalade, mint, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in a bowl.

5. 5

   Brush sauce over grilled chops. Enjoy!