Grilled Colorado Lamb Leg Cutlets Recipe - with Red Pepper Jelly & Colorado Potatoes and Fig Salad

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Superior Farms boneless leg of lamb
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup Red Pepper Jelly (can be purchased at store or online at www.frascafoodandwine.com)

• 1 pound Colorado Russet potatoes
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup shallots, minced
• 1/2 cup dried California figs, chopped
• 2 Tbsp oregano, chopped
• 2 Tbsp chives, chopped
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large pan, cover potatoes with cool water. Bring to a simmer, cooking until fork-tender, about 90 minutes. Peel potatoes while warm and set aside to cool to room temperature.  Cut into one-inch cubes.  Gently fold in remaining ingredients; Russets will soften to a coarse mashed texture.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  This version of potato salad can be served cold or at room temperature. 

For the lamb

In a small sauce pan, warm Red Pepper Jelly to liquefy.

Slice lamb leg in approximately ½-inch thick cutlets and rub with vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.   Place on hot grill about 2 minutes per side, just searing to achieve a medium rare to medium result.  Watch carefully, as natural juices are preserved by not overcooking. 

To serve

Arrange lamb on serving plate alongside potatoes.  Drizzle meat and plate with Red Pepper Jelly. 

Recipe from Chef Lachlan MacKinnon, owner and chef of Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colorado.

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