Ingredients

• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 3 teaspoons dried
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 1-inch-thick loin lamb chops, fat trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups mesquite wood chips, soaked in cold water 1 hour (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Place lamb chops in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass dish. Pour marinade over. cover with foil and refrigerate 4 hours, turning lamb chops occasionally.
2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). When coals turn white, drain chips, if using, and scatter over coals. When chips begin to smoke, season lamb with salt and pepper and place on grill. Cover; grill shops to desired doneness, basting often with marinade, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and serve.