Turkish Coffee Rubbed Lamb Chops
I came up with this recipe a few months after returning from Turkey, even though coffee rubbed lamb chops aren't really a traditional dish in Turkey. Turkish coffee is very unique and very strong; you can find it a specialty food stores. Slightly spicy and sizzling with oil, these chops are sure to make your mouth water. Buy the chops on the rack and have the butcher cut them for you in order to get the best quality and meatiest chops.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 598 kcal
Net Carbs: 5 g
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (59.25 g) Turkish coffee
- 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) Turkish coffee
- 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp ) brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp (1/2 Tbsp) salt
- 1/2 Tbsp (1/2 Tbsp ) black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 Tbsp (1/2 Tbsp) coriander, ground
- 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) cumin, ground
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp ) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) ground ginger
- sunflower oil
- 12 (12 ) meaty lamb chops
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a bowl and set aside.
- Pat the lamb chops dry and drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle a generous amount of spice rub (about a tsp) on each chop and rub it in. Flip the chops and repeat on the other side. Refrigerate the chops for 30 minutes to an hour to marinate. Then remove from the fridge and let sit on the counter to bring to room temperature (up to 30 minutes).
- Add 1/4 cup of sunflower or safflower oil to a large cast iron skillet or grill pan (preferably large enough to fit all the chops at once). Heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, place the chops in the pan and listen for the sear. If you don't hear them sear, the oil is not hot enough and they won't crisp up as well. Cook the lamb chops for about 7 minutes on either side for medium doneness, occasionally basting or spooning the hot oil over the meat. Make sure to not overcook.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Serve with tabouleh, couscous, or a light herb pilaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcalFat: 32gSodium: 1120mgNet Carbs: 5gSaturated Fat: 11gPotassium: 957mgCarbohydrates: 6gVitamin A: 956IUFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 56mgProtein: 68gCholesterol: 224mgIron: 6mg
