Spice-Glazed Lamb Rib Chops with Pear Chutney

Spice-Glazed Lamb Rib Chops with Pear Chutney

pear chutneyFOR THE GLAZE:
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE CHUTNEY:
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large ripe Bosc pear, quartered and cored
vegetable oil
1/4 cup raisins
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

16 rib lamb chops, , about 3/4 inch thick each, trimmed of nearly all fat

TO MAKE THE GLAZE: In a small sauté pan over medium heat, warm the curry powder just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the rest of the glaze ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.

TO MAKE THE CHUTNEY: Lightly brush or spray the onion slices and pear pieces on all sides with the vegetable oil. Grill the onion and pear over Direct Medium heat until barely tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. The onion will take 10 to 12 minutes and the pear will take 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces. In a medium sauté pan combine the onion and pear with the raisins and 1/4 cup of the glaze. Cook over high heat until the mixture starts to boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the onion and pear are soft, about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Keep warm over low heat.

Lightly brush or spray both sides of the lamb chops with the reserved glaze. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the lamb is medium rare, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve immediately with the warm chutney.

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