My Go To Lamb Chops Marinade

This has been my go to marinade for Lamb Chops lately and so I thought it was time to share this simple marinade that guarantees delicious Lamb Chops every time!

You can accompany these lamb chops with anything from Yorkshire puddings and roasted vegetables to just a bit of creamy mash. Today I chose to pair it with some homemade Yorkshire puddings (keep your eyes peeled for the recipe), some roasted vegetables and gravy.

Right, where do I begin?

This has got to be a marinade that has never failed me and goes perfectly with any red meat of your choice. Although, the ingredients may seem overwhelming and a bit much, they really do compliment each other well.

I am Indian after all and so only using a few ingredients to marinate meat wouldn't satisfy me. Many of the ingredients are bold but combined they create a nice and simple tasting Lamb Chop perfect for any roast dinner!

The KEY STEP in this recipe is to ensure you brown the chops on a griddle pan before roasting them as it seals the flavour, and at the same time does the job of a barbecue without having to actually cook them on a barbecue. 

Ingredients:

5lbs Lamb Chops
1 Green/Red Pepper
1 Yellow Onion
1 cube Frozen Ginger
1 cube Frozen Garlic
1/2 Cinnamon Stick
1 Bay Leave
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
1/2 tsp Steak Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp Peri Peri Powder (optional)
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin Powder
7 tbsp Olive oil
Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
5 tsp Soya Sauce

Method:

1. Prepare the Lamb Chops, ready to be marinated. Then add the olive oil, lemon juice, soya sauce, salt, black pepper, chilli flakes, steak seasoning, cumin powder, peri peri powder, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, garlic and ginger. (Although I have written certain amounts you can always give and take depending on your preferences.)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Chop the onion into rings and julienne the peppers. Then add them into the marinated chops. (Tip: Preferably marinate the chops overnight to enhance the flavour)
3. Heat up a griddle pan on high heat. Ensure that the pan is very hot, and grill the chops on the pan. Don't cook the chops all the way through! You only want to brown the chops on the outside. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Once the chops have been browned, you can add all the onions and peppers to the pan. Grill them until they've softened and charred slightly.        
   
                                                                                                                 
5. Place the chops, onions and peppers into a roasting pan and pour half a glass of water onto the chops. 
6. Lastly, roast the chops at 180 degrees celsius for 60 - 90 minutes. Checking in between to ensure they don't dry out. 

Let me know in the comments if you've tried the recipe! I'd love to know.