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The Best Lamb Chops Recipe

This Best Lamb Chops recipe is savory and rich goodness with sweetness to boot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 Frenched Lamb Rib Chops
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a cast iron pan or stainless steel pan and heat over medium high heat. Make sure you pat the lamb chops dry before searing to get a lovely color to them.  Liberally season them on each side with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once pan is hot, sear the chops on each side for up to 2 minutes then remove chops from pan and let rest.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for one minute making sure you don’t burn it.
  • Next whisk in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Add chops back into the pan, baste with sauce and continue to cook the chops until they are at your level of desired doneness. Think 125-130°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium. Remove chops from pan and place on serving platter. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Notes

How to Store and Reheat Lamb Chops

Allow your leftover lamb chops to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and pop in the fridge. When reheating the lamb chops, gently warm them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until heated through, so they stay nice and juicy.

How long will it last in the fridge?

They should last for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze lamb chops?

Yep for sure. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap then add to a freezer bag and date it. They should last for about 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight when you want to serve them again.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 364mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg