His and Hers basting for lamb chops

Ingredients 800 g lamb chops 15 ml (3 t) salt 15 ml (3 t) black pepper 10 ml (2 t) fresh mint or 5 ml (1 t) dried mint 10 ml (2 t) paprika 7 ml (1½ t) thyme 100 ml extra virgin olive oil 250 g raspberry 50 ml back balsamic vinegar 50 ml white balsamic vinegar 80 g sugar

Method Measure and mix all the ingredients, except the vinegar, in a big mixing bowl until smooth. Divide the mixture into two bowls. Now add the white vinegar to the one bowl and the black vinegar to the other bowl. Mix well and take a moment to notice the colour variation. Keep refrigerated before use. Baste the lamb chops while roasting it on the braai.

Variations: Replace the raspberry with other berries such as strawberries, blueberries, gooseberries or mulberries.

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