Grilled Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze**

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**Ingredients:**

* **For the Lamb Chops
* 4-6 lamb rib chops (about 1.5 inches thick)
* 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp black pepper*

*For the Balsamic Glaze
 1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a sweeter glaze)#

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Lamb Chops:**
Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Rub this mixture all over the lamb chops, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the lamb chops marinate at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to a few hours. If refrigerating, bring them back to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before grilling.

2. Make the Balsamic Glaze
* While the lamb is marinating, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add brown sugar if desired.
* Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

* Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has thickened to a syrupy consistency and reduced by about half. This can take 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
* Remove from heat and set aside. It will thicken further as it cools.

3. **Grill the Lamb Chops
* Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.

* Place the lamb chops on the hot grill.
* Grill for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature of 130-135°F / 54-57°C). Adjust grilling time based on thickness and your desired doneness (e.g., 5-6 minutes per side for medium). You should see nice grill marks.

* During the last minute or two of grilling, you can brush some of the balsamic glaze onto the chops for extra flavor and shine.

4. **Rest and Serve:**
* Once cooked, remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest on a cutting board, loosely tented with foil, for 5-7 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender.

* Plate the lamb chops and drizzle generously with the remaining balsamic glaze.
* Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. You could also serve with some roasted vegetables like cherry tomatoes and asparagus, similar to the image.

Enjoy your delicious lamb chops!