Grilled Garlicky Lamb Shoulder Chops with Sherry Vinegar and Radicchio
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for oiling grill
- 4 1-inch-thick bone-in lamb shoulder chops, about 10 ounces each
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large heads radicchio, Treviso or regular, outer leaves removed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage, more for garnish
- Preheat grill and oil grate (or preheat a grill pan or broiler).
- Season chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Leaving core and bottom intact, quarter radicchio lengthwise.
- Place in a bowl and toss gently with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place chops and radicchio on grill.
- Cook chops until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes a side for medium-rare.
- Cook radicchio until tender and slightly caramelized, about 3 minutes a side.
- While lamb cooks, stir together the vinegar, garlic and 2 teaspoons sage.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer lamb chops and radicchio to individual serving plates and season with salt.
- Spoon some vinegar mixture over each chop.
- Garnish with additional sage and serve.
extra virgin olive oil, chops, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, heads radicchio, sherry vinegar, garlic, sage
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11374 (may not work)