Chinese Char Siu Grilled Lamb Chops

• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce*
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or dry Sherry
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder**
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 18 rib lamb chops (about 3 pounds), well trimmed
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
• **A spice blend that usually contains ground fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves; available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Transfer to large resealable plastic bag. Add lamb; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain lamb, leaving some marinade clinging. Grill lamb until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 21/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter.
3. Stir honey and 1 tablespoon water in small skillet over medium heat until warm. Brush over lamb chops.

hoisin sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, lamb chops, honey, water, section, ground fennel

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chinese-char-siu-grilled-lamb-chops-238259 (may not work)