Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      Tbsp          chili powder
   1      Tbsp          ground cumin
   2      tsp           dried thyme -- crumbled
   2      tsp           sugar
   1 1/2  tsp           salt
     3/4  tsp           ground allspice
   1      tsp           freshly ground black pepper
  16      rib           lamb chop - about 1 1/2 inches thick

Preparation:

trimmed of excess fat about 2 C. hot pepper jelly (recipe follows) as an accompaniment In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, cumin, thyme, sugar, salt, allspice, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chops, rub it evenly all over the meat, and chill the chops, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight. Prepare a grill with glowing coals or preheat the broiler. On the oiled rack of the grill or on a broiler pan in the broiler, grill or broil the chops 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. Serve the chops with the pepper jelly.