Cherry-Glazed Lamb Chops

 

12

lamb rib chops (about 2 lb)

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1/3

cup balsamic vinegar

1/3

cup cherry preserves

Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired

• 1 Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray; place lamb chops on rack in pan. Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• 2 In small bowl, mix garlic, chopped rosemary, vinegar, preserves, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Reserve half of preserves mixture for serving. Brush some of remaining half of the mixture over chops.
• 3 Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes, turning once and brushing with more preserves mixture, until of desired doneness. Garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve with reserved preserves mixture.