Seared American Lamb Chops
(serves 6)
Chef Tim Love
 
12 American Lamb double-cut rib chops

Olive oil, as needed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
Lonesome Dove Rub (recipe follows) as needed

Brush lamb chops with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Rub with game rub.

Place on a medium-hot grill for 5 minutes on each side; remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Put lamb back on grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium or 170ºF for well.


Lonesome Dove Rub (makes 1 cup)

1/4 cup Guajillo chile powder
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed

Mix all ingredients well. Store unused rub in an airtight container in pantry for future use.