Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Charcoal-Grilled Mutton Chops: A True Taste of Sicilian Summer
Discover how to prepare Sicilian charcoal-grilled mutton chops - a rustic, flavour-packed dish perfect for warm-weather barbecues with friends.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 12 mutton chops
- ✓ 100 ml white wine vinegar
- ✓ A small bunch of fresh mint
- ✓ 3 garlic cloves
- ✓ 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Sea salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re dreaming of a summer evening in Sicily - the scent of herbs, the warmth of the fire, the chatter of friends - these charcoal-grilled mutton chops will take you straight there.
Mutton, long cherished in rural Sicilian cooking, carries a depth of flavour that truly shines when grilled over hot coals. Marinated with mint, garlic and white wine vinegar, the chops develop an aroma that is unmistakably Mediterranean.
Perfect for a balmy outdoor supper, this dish is all about simplicity done well: good ingredients, glowing charcoal and a glass of wine at hand. It’s rustic, aromatic and wonderfully evocative of Sicilian hospitality.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, chopped mint, crushed garlic, salt and pepper. Marinate the mutton chops for 1 hour.
- 2
Light the charcoal and allow the grill to heat until the coals are glowing and lightly ashed.
- 3
Lift the meat from the marinade, letting the excess drip away, and place on the hot grill. Baste occasionally with the remaining marinade.
- 4
Cook for around 7 minutes per side, or adjust according to your preferred level of doneness.
- 5
Rest the chops for a few minutes so the juices redistribute.
- 6
Serve with a mixed salad or a platter of grilled vegetables.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a pinch of chilli to the marinade for extra heat, or replace the mint with rosemary for a more herbaceous flavour.
📦 Storage
- • Store cooked mutton in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- • You can freeze the cooked meat for up to 3 months.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair these grilled chops with a glass of Faro - a delicate yet dry Sicilian red that enhances the richness of the meat without overpowering it.
Thanks for cooking along! I’m sure these charcoal-grilled mutton chops will win you over with their bold Sicilian character. Enjoy every bite - and may they bring a little summer warmth to your table.
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