Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When cooked properly, lamb chops are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. One popular way to cook lamb chops is to pan-sear them and then finish them in a balsamic reduction. This method results in lamb chops that are perfectly cooked and coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. If you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, lamb chops with balsamic reduction is a great option.
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BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Arrange chops on broiler pan.
- In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes to thicken sauce. Remove garlic.
- Broil chops 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Season chops with salt and pepper. Transfer chops to warm serving platter and drizzle with balsamic rosemary reduction.
SEARED PETITE LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 hors d'oeuvres servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and garlic. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
- Set a 12-inch oven-safe saute pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the black pepper. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil to the saute pan and place the lamb, fat side down, in the pan. Sear the lamb until the fat has rendered and the skin is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook the lamb, turning to cook evenly on each side, about 2 minutes each side. Baste them with the herb and oil mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the lamb is rare, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill the lamb chops.
- Make the balsamic drizzle while the lamb is cooking: Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots to the pan and sweat until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the garlic to the pan and sweat for 30 seconds. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the rosemary and allow the balsamic to gently boil and reduce until only about 1/4 cup of balsamic remains, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from the heat and swirl the butter into the pan. Remove the rosemary sprigs before using.
- When the lamb is rare, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice each double chop in half, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
This recipe for lamb chops is a favorite in my house. It is an easy and quick recipe for two people (we eat two chops each). Rosemary and thyme give it great flavor. If you double the recipe, remember that the sauce will take longer to reduce.
Provided by PGRAYMENDOZA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.
- Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Make and share this Lamb Chops With Balsamic Reduction recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Haversac
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl or cup mix rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub on lamb chops and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
- Place lamb chops in skillet and cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side for med rare. Remove and keep warm on platter.
- Add shallots to skillet and cook until browned. Stir in vinegar, scaping the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in chicken broth.
- Continue to cook over med-high heat for around 5 minutes, or until sauce is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Pour over chops and serve.
- Freezer Directions for OAMC:.
- Freeze chops after rubbing with herbs.
- Combine shallots, vinegar, and chicken broth in one bag and freeze.
- To cook: thaw completely.
- Cook chops per item #3 above.
- Add vinegar mix and follow item #6 above.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 218.2, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 16.7
RACHAEL RAY'S BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
I made this tonight from "Thirty Minute Meals 2" by Rachael Ray. It's good! It makes a lot of sauce and it took a bit longer to reduce than then recipe indicates. I used minced garlic and dried rosemary and then I poured the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Enjoy!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Arrange chops on broiler pan.
- In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and garlic.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer 10 minutes to reduce heat and thicken sauce.
- Remove garlic.
- Broil chops 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
- Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to warm serving platter and drizzle with the balsamic rosemary reduction.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.7, Fat 71.1, SaturatedFat 36.3, Cholesterol 183.9, Sodium 95.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Sugar 10, Protein 34
LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter. 3. Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.
SEARED PETITE LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and garlic. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside. Set a 12-inch oven-safe saute pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the black pepper. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil to the saute pan and place the lamb, fat side down, in the pan. Sear the lamb until the fat has rendered and the skin is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook the lamb, turning to cook evenly on each side, about 2 minutes each side. Baste them with the herb and oil mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the lamb is rare, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill the lamb chops. Make the balsamic drizzle while the lamb is cooking: Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots to the pan and sweat until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the garlic to the pan and sweat for 30 seconds. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the rosemary and allow the balsamic to gently boil and reduce until only about 1/4 cup of balsamic remains, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from the heat and swirl the butter into the pan. Remove the rosemary sprigs before using. When the lamb is rare, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice each double chop in half, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Lamb Chops: Opt for high-quality lamb chops, preferably from a reputable butcher or farmers market. Look for chops that are well-marbled with a good amount of fat, as this will contribute to flavor and tenderness.
- Preparing the Lamb Chops: Before cooking, ensure that the lamb chops are trimmed of excess fat and sinew. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices. For a more intense flavor, marinate the chops in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking the Lamb Chops: For a perfectly cooked lamb chop, aim for a medium-rare internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. You can grill, pan-sear, or roast the chops depending on your preference. For grilling or pan-searing, cook the chops for 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat, allowing them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Making the Balsamic Reduction: To create a rich and flavorful balsamic reduction, use high-quality balsamic vinegar. Simmer the vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until it reduces by half, taking care not to let it burn. You can add a touch of honey, brown sugar, or fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.
- Serving and Enjoying: Serve the grilled or pan-seared lamb chops immediately, drizzled with the balsamic reduction. You can garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, for an extra touch of flavor. Roasted lamb chops can be served whole or sliced, accompanied by the balsamic reduction and roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
With careful selection of ingredients, proper preparation, and precise cooking, you can create a tantalizing dish of lamb chops with balsamic reduction that will impress your taste buds. The combination of tender lamb, savory herbs, and tangy balsamic reduction makes this dish a delightful culinary experience. Experiment with different marinades, herbs, and accompaniments to create your own unique variations of this classic recipe.
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