Loin of Lamb Sandwich with Garlic Aioli

• 1 Loin of lamb; (14 ounce)
• 4 Cloves garlic
• 8 oz Olive oil
• I teaspoon of thyme
• 1 Egg yolk
• Salt and pepper
• 2 Brioche Buns

Instructions

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   In a pan over low heat, slowly simmer garlic in six ounces of olive oil until tender, to impart the taste of the garlic in the oil.

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   This will take about one hour.

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   Let cool, and remove garlic from the oil.

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   In a small bowl, slowly whip the garlicinfused oil and the egg yolk.

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   Add salt and pepper to taste, set aside.

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   This will create the aioli.

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   Rub loin of lamb with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and two ounces of oil and let the meat "marinate" for at least I hour, and most overnight.

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   Once the rub has saturated the loin, grill loin in a heavy skillet on high heat to sear all sides.

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   Make sure the loin is well browned on all sides.

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    Transfer to a 350 degree oven for two to three minutes for medium rare, longer for more well done.

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    Let the loin rest for three minutes before slicing it thinly and filling the Brioche bun.

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    Top with one teaspoon of the aioli and wrap well for the picnic basket.

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    Yield: 2 servings NOTES : Recipe Courtesy of John Villa, Exec.

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    Chef, Park View at the Boathouse, NYC