[Jacob-list] new lamb recipe

[Heather Fogel]

Hi all,

This recipe was featured on the Today show on nbc this morning.  It sounds 
very yummy (maybe minus the mind sauce)!

Cider Cured Lamb Chops With Mint Yogurt Sauce 
For the brine
1 tablespoon cumin, ground 
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 
2 teaspoons coriander, ground 
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 
1 teaspoon garlic powder 
2 tablespoons ginger, finely diced 
1 gallon apple cider 
1/4 pound salt 
1/4 pound brown sugar 
4 double-boned lamb chops 
2 to 3 tablespoons oil

In a small pan over medium heat, combine cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, coriander, 
and allspice. Heat, stirring often, until spices are toasted and starting to 
smoke for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to a medium bowl. Add garlic, 
ginger, cider, salt and brown sugar. Stir well. Add lamb and let marinade for 
3 hours. Remove lamb from brine and dry. Heat oil on medium heat in a heavy 
skillet. Cook lamb for 3 minutes on one side. Move skillet to a 400°F oven and 
cook lamb on other side until medium rare. Remove from oven and let rest a few 
minutes, then serve with mint yogurt sauce.

For the mint yogurt sauce
1 cup plain yogurt 
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, about 4 sprigs 
  
Combine cumin, coriander and chopped mint leaves into yogurt and mix. 
  



Heather Fogel
Stewart, MN
heather at littleshadyacres.com
www.littleshadyacres.com
Home to Jacob sheep, Soay sheep and many chickens.