INGREDIENTS

1. 1 1/2cupsouzo
2. 1/4cupextra-virgin olive oil
3. 2teaspoonsnutmeg, freshly grated
4. 1teaspoon crackedpeppercorns
5. salt
6. 12lamb loin chops

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour ouzo into a shallow dish just large enough to hold the lamb chops in a single layer.
2. add the olive oil, nutmeg, peppercorns and a big pinch of salt.
3. Turn the chops in the marinade to coat.
4. Let stand at cool room temperature for 3 hours, turning the chops every 30 minutes.
5. Light a grill.
6. Remove the chops from the marinade and season with salt and pepper; reserve the marinade.
7. Grill the chops over a medium-hot fire, basting frequently with the marinade, until lightly charred outside and medium rare within, about 8 minutes per side.