Provencal Lamb Chops

Step 1: In a bowl or zip-lock bag, combine the garlic, oil, oregano, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Step 2: Season the lamb chops with salt & pepper,add chops to the marinade and turn to coat; marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate, covered, overnight, turning the meat occasionally.

Step 3: When ready to cook, heat the broiler or prepare a charcoal fire using about 6 lbs of charcoal and burn until the coals are completely covered with a thin coating of light gray ash., 20-30 minutes.

Step 4: Spread the coals evenly over the grill bottom, position the grill rack above the coals, and heat until medium-hot (when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill surface for no longer than 3-4 seconds).

Step 5: Or, for a gas-grill turn on all burners to High, close the lid, and heat until very hot, 10-15 minutes.

Step 6: Remove the chops from the marinade, scraping away the excess.

Step 7: Broil about 3 inches from the heat or grill over medium-hot coals (medium-high on gas grill), 3-5 minutes per side, turning once or twice.

Step 8: For rare to medium-rare, the internal temperature should register 120º to 135º on an instant-read thermometer

Step 9: Serve immediately.