Ask for steaks cut about 2/3-inch thick. This allows for a quick cooking time and tender results. If your butcher doesn’t have a leg of lamb, this method can also be used to cook lamb chops.
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If you’re using a grill, let the coals burn until the fire dies down and the coals glow bright red. The steaks must be grilled over very high heat. If you’d prefer to use a stovetop method, heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Allow it to get very hot.
If you prefer medium to well done steaks, let them cook for an extra 30 seconds to 1 minute. If you prefer rare steaks, remove them after the last side has cooked for 2 minutes.
