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Scottadito alla Diavola - or - Lamb Chops Alla Diavola

By Kyle Phillips, About.com

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Scottadito alla Diavola, or Lamb Chops Alla Diavola: What You'll Need

Scottadito alla Diavola, or Lamb Chops Alla Diavola: What You'll Need

Scottadito alla Diavola, or Lamb Chops Alla Diavola: What You'll Need

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Agnello Scottadito, which translates as finger-burning lamb, gets its name from the fact that the chops are so tasty people can't wait for them to cool, and thus burn their fingers. It can happen.

Chef Alessio Pesucci, of the Locanda il Gallo in Chiocchio, a town about 15 miles outside Florence, serves his alla Diavola, with a hot sauce that adds a very nice touch, and kindly agreed to show me what he does. To serve 4 you'll need:
  • 2 1/2 pounds (1.2 k) lamb chops
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, leaves only (start with a small bunch and discard the stems)
  • Seasoned salt (see next step)
  • About a half cup (125 ml) olive oil
  • A splash of white wine
  • Lemon slices, peeled cherry tomatoes, sprigs of rosemary, and bay leaves (for garnishing)

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