Grilled Cumin Veal Chops

serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink

Veal chops are rarely used for grilling, but are so tasty with a simple cumin seasoning.  Check out our "goes with" section to the left for some side dish suggestions.

instructions

1. If using a gas grill, preheat one side to high and one side to low. If using a charcoal grill, start a two-zone fire. Clean the grill with a grill brush. Oil the grill by holding a folded wad of paper towel with tongs, dipping it in vegetable oil, and brushing the oil (sparingly -- it's flammable) onto the grill grate.

2. Meanwhile, toast the cumin seeds for a few minutes in a small pan, then grind them in a spice grinder.

3. Season both sides of the chops with the cumin, chili powder and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

4. Put the chops directly on the high-heat side of the grill and leave them alone for 3-5 minutes so that they get dark brown grill marks. (Exactly how long will depend on the heat of your grill.) Turn and do the same on the other side of the chops. Check the internal temperature of the chops -- you should take them off the grill when they reach 140F.

5. If they're not done (they won't be unless you have very thin chops), move the chops to the low-heat side and close the grill. Be sure to check the temperature early and often. When they're done, take the chops off the grill and cover them loosely with aluminum foil for 5 minutes or so.