Grilled Chili Rubbed Lamb Chops

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From gourmet magazine, a simple make-ahead recipe that will please your guests. These can be made a day ahead, marinated overnight, and just pop on the grill for a quick company meal.

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Steps

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In a small bowl stir together the chili powder , the cumin , the thyme , the sugar , the salt , the allspice , and the black pepper.

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Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chops , rub it evenly all over the meat , and chill the chops , covered , for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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Prepare a grill with glowing coals or preheat the broiler.

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On the oiled rack of the grill or on a broiler pan in the broiler , grill or broil the chops 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.

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Serve the chops with the pepper jelly.

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Ingredients

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chili powder, ground cumin, dried thyme, sugar, salt, ground allspice, black pepper, lamb chops, hot pepper jelly