Whether prepared on a barbecue or baked in the oven, these lamb chops are ultra tasty! Marinated in sherry and garlic, they are then served with balsamic tomatoes, mustard drizzle and fresh herbs.

Based on the salt-grilled meat from Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, these pork chops are sure to please. Serve with whatever toppings you like, but I’ve made a few suggestions. Acidic, deep and tangy flavours pair really well with these chops. I’m assuming that Link must really love meat, given the amount of meat recipes available in Breath of the Wild. There are even different qualities – the plain grilled meat, prime meat, and gourmet meat, and the ability to prepare these cuts of meat so that they are spicy, chilled, sneaky, and even purposely tough! It really is all about the seasonings and the side dishes in the end, isn’t it?

Salt-Grilled Meat in Zelda Breath of the Wild: Meat + Salt

Using fresh herbs add a beautiful fragrant feel to the lamb; it’s highly recommended to include fresh herbs when making this recipe. In the picture below, you can see the farm-fresh ones we included in our lamb chop recipe. Though not listed in the recipe instructions, we did opt to smear a little mustard, garlic and some of the herbs over the chops before cooking them. In hind sight, I’d recommend doing this only after flipping the chops once or twice, as you will lose a lot of them to your barbecue. If you are preparing these in the oven, don’t hold back and feel free to smother the chops in herbs and mustard before baking them.

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Grilled Lamb Chops

Served with balsamic tomatoes, mustard drizzle and fresh herbs, this recipe is a delicious barbecued or baked treat! This recipe serves 4 people, and is ready to eat as little as 25-35 minutes (excluding marination time).

Ingredients

Meat

• 4 thick-cut lamb chops (pork chops or small steaks would also work)

Marinade

• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• zest of 1/2 a lemon
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 ounces of sherry or cooking wine (you could also use a diluted vinegar or fruit juice for a non-alcoholic version)

Tomatoes

• 2 medium-large heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Mustard Drizzle

• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Herbs

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, marjoram, rosemary, parsley, oregano, chives

Tools

• cutting board
• knife
• peeler
• garlic mincer
• mixing utensils
• meat marinade container with a lid
• 3 mixing bowls for the drizzle, herbs, and tomatoes
• tongs
• kitchen scissors (for the herbs)
• Oven method only: baking dish + frying pan
• Oven method only: oven mitts

Instructions

1. Crush the garlic, measure the sherry, mustard, oil, and lemon, then mix. Pour the marinade ingredients over the lamb chops, packing the garlic close to the meat.

2. Cover the chops and put them in the fridge to marinate for at least 1-2 hours, flipping the lamb chops over halfway through your marination time.

You can marinate them overnight if you have the time, just remember to flip them over in the morning so they get marinated on both sides.

6. Barbecue or bake the lamb chops:

Barbecue Method:

• Start the barbecue at high heat, and add the chops.
• Grill for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium and flip.
• Grill the chops for 8-10 minutes in total, flipping them every 2 minutes so they don’t burn. 

Oven/Stovetop Method:

• Preheat the oven to 375 ˚ F.
• Let the chops rest at room temperature while the oven is preheating, or for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat, until the oil is hot and shiny. Add the chops and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
• Place the chops in a baking dish.
• Top with a little mustard drizzle and fresh herbs before baking, if you like.
• Bake for 4 to 8 minutes, checking regularly to see if the meat is cooked to your liking. 

7. Transfer the chops to a plate and serve immediately. Top with the balsamic tomatoes, mustard drizzle, fresh herbs, and enjoy!

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Tasty Grilled Meat

These grilled lamb chops were so delicious that we ate them all! We served them with some jasmine rice and steamed spaghetti squash. These pair well with just about any side dish, so feel free to enjoy them with whatever sides you prefer.

The heirloom tomatoes add so much juice and flavour to the lamb chops. Any tomatoes will do, but if you are looking for heirloom tomatoes locally, you can find them in late summer and early fall.

Did you make this recipe? Let me know!