The Fat That Makes You Thin is in Every Grassfed Lamb Loin Chop Recipe

As you serve a grassfed lamb loin chop recipe to you family, know that it can help them lose weight.

There is a substance in the meat of grassfed animals called CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) that is necessary to metabolize fatty foods. CLA is called the good fat and the fat that makes you slim. Research shows that CLA's job is to turn the fats we eat into muscle and energy. And without CLA the fat we eat simply turns to flab!

A hint about mint in this first recipe for grassfed lamb loin chops: You can grow it in your own garden, but watch out! It can take over. My wife says it's best to plant mint in some isolated corner of your property. When she was pulling the excess mint out of our garden the kids had to pack armloads of the stuff, carry it down to our pasture and let it get started there. Mint grows profusely and makes a tasty seasoning for any lamb loin chop recipe.

3 teaspoons dried mint flakes
4 teaspoons honey
salt and pepper to taste
4 grassfed lamb chops

Combine and stir the mint, honey and salt and pepper stir. Place grassfed lamb chops on broiler pan and broil 3-4 minutes on each side.
Spoon or brush the chops with the mixture. Broil the chops on each side for up to 2 minutes. Remember that grassfed lamb is leaner than conventional lamb; consequently, it cooks faster and may be broiled on a slightly lower heat.

This grassfed lamb chop recipe is super simple to prepare and may lighten up the family in more ways than one!

FAST FACTS
Serves 4
cooking time --about 10 minutes
style--broil

8 grassfed lamb loin chops, 1 inch thick
4 slices grassfed Swiss cheese
thin onion slices

Set oven control at broil or 500° F. Broil chops 3 inches from heat until brown, about 6 minutes. Cut cheese to fit chops; set aside.

Turn chops; broil 4 to 6 minutes longer. Place onion and trimmed cheese slice on each chop and broil 2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.

8 grassfed lamb loin chops, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Heat honey, mustard, onion salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; keep warm over low heat. (The mix, not yourself!)

Set oven control at broil or 500° F. Broil chops 3 inches from heat 6 minutes, brush with honey mixture. Turn chops; broil about 4 minutes longer, brushing again with honey mixture. Serve remaining glaze with chops.

4 delightful servings of 2 chops per person. Lamb chops are small, about 1/2 the size of a pork chop.

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh or dried mint leaves
1/4 pound unsalted grassfed butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 grassfed lamb loin chops (1 1/2 inches thick) or 8 thin grassfed rib lamb chops)

Preheat the broiler.

In a food processor or a blender, combine the mint, butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Chill.

With a sharp knife score lamb chops on both sides. Coat them with the mint butter and let them stand for 30 to 40 minutes at room temperature.

Broil the chops for 6 to 8 minutes, turning at least twice.

This grassfed lamb loin chop recipe serves 4.

Mint Pesto:
1 bunch of fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
2 Tablespoons very finely chopped walnuts
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil

4 grassfed loin lamb chops, 1 1/2 inches thick

Preheat the broiler.

Combine ingredients for mint pesto.

Brush one side of each lamb chop with a little mint pesto. Grill under the hot broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, brush with more pesto and grill about 3 to 4 minutes longer for medium-rare chops.

Serve immediately.

This grassfed lamb loin chop recipe serves 4.

This lamb loin chop recipe is loaded with CLA--the fat that makes you thin.

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