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Grilled American Loin Chops with Tomatillo Chutney


Grilled American loin chops are paired with a bright, tangy tomatillo chutney that adds fresh, zesty flavor to each juicy bite. This flavorful combination makes for an appetizing main dish that’s perfect for summer grilling or casual dinners.

Source: Amerian Lamb Board and Chef Tim Love, Lonesome Dove Bistro, Fort Worth, Texas
Serving Size 4
Prep Time 20 mins.
Cook Time 20 mins.

Ingredients


  • 8 American Lamb loin chops, 6 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Coarse salt and cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 tomatillos, husks removed and quartered
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 1 Serrano chile, minced
  • 1 tablespoon roasted garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation


  1. Bring lamb chops to room temperature. Brush with 1/4 cup olive oil; season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chops from the grill; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add tomatillos, onion, chile, and garlic. Sauté while stirring frequently until vegetables are soft.
  3. Add sugar and cilantro; continue to cook until all sugar is dissolved. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve the lamb chops warm with warm chutney on top.

Grilled American Loin Chops with Tomatillo Chutney

Grilled American loin chops are paired with a bright, tangy tomatillo chutney that adds fresh, zesty flavor to each juicy bite. This flavorful combination makes for an appetizing main dish that’s perfect for summer grilling or casual dinners.

4 Prep: 20 mins. Cook: 20 mins.

Preparation


  1. Bring lamb chops to room temperature. Brush with 1/4 cup olive oil; season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chops from the grill; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add tomatillos, onion, chile, and garlic. Sauté while stirring frequently until vegetables are soft.
  3. Add sugar and cilantro; continue to cook until all sugar is dissolved. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve the lamb chops warm with warm chutney on top.
Source: Amerian Lamb Board and Chef Tim Love, Lonesome Dove Bistro, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

  • 8 American Lamb loin chops, 6 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Coarse salt and cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 tomatillos, husks removed and quartered
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 1 Serrano chile, minced
  • 1 tablespoon roasted garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper, to taste