BBQ Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops with Feta

Lamb loin chops, like T-bone steaks, have big natural flavours, so they stand up well to pungent aromatics like rosemary and garlic. Keeping a little block of feta cheese very cold will make it easier to grate over the chops for a final flourish of flavour.

Serves 4
Prep time 15 minutes
BBQ time 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 bone-in lamb loin chops, each 115-175g and 3-4 cm thick, trimmed of excess fat
• 55g feta cheese, cold
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill leaves

Method

1. In a small bowl mix together the oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Lightly coat the chops on both sides with the rosemary mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the barbecue.
   
2. Prepare the barbecue for direct and indirect cooking over medium–high heat (200° to 260°C). Brush the cooking grills clean. Grill the chops over direct medium–high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 10-12 minutes for medium rare (51° to 54°C), turning once.
   
3. If flare-ups occur, move the chops to indirect medium–high heat until the flames subside and add a minute or so to the cooking time. Transfer the chops to a platter.
   
4. Using a cheese grater, shave the block of cold cheese over the chops. Sprinkle the dill on top and serve warm.