Lamb Chops in a Red Wine Olive Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons black olives, minced or tapenade
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup red wine
• 12 lamb loin chops, trimmed

Directions

1. 1

   Blend rosemary, olive oil, garlic, tapenade or olives, pepper and wine in a blender or food processor until smooth.

2. 2

   Reserve 1/4 of the marinade and pour the remainder over the lamb chops.

3. 3

   Let the chops marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

4. 4

   20 minutes before grilling, take chops from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.

5. 5

   Preheat the grill to 450°F

6. 6

   Season chops with salt and pepper and sear on the grill for about 2 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Lower heat slightly and continue cooking, turning and basting with remaining marinade occasionally for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chops are done to your liking.

8. 8

   Remove from grill, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.