BRAISED LAMB CHOPS WITH RED WINE AND FIGS

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Start braising anywhere from 2 days to 2 hours before serving; as the meat stands in the rich sauce, the flavors have more time to develop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lamb shoulder chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup full-bodied dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 cups chicken stock
7 ounces dried Calimyrna figs (about 8)
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season lamb with fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in large high-sided ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear chops until well browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Add wine and vinegar. Boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add stock, figs, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  • Braise lamb in oven, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover. Braise, basting often, until lamb is tender and just falling off the bone, about 45 minutes more. (If liquid is not saucelike, simmer over medium-high heat until thickened.) Serve lamb with sauce.

Rohana Kis
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This recipe seems complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge.


Rio Bakhtyar
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I'm not sure about the combination of lamb and figs, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Khan Shovo
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Ayebaiduanyo Obuala
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I thought this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was especially flavorful.


Poly Poly
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The lamb chops were a bit tough, but the sauce was very good.


Shakira aktar Runa
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This dish was easy to make and turned out amazing! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


kasie garcia
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The lamb, red wine, and figs complement each other perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Sullano
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This lamb chops recipe with red wine and figs was a hit! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and perfectly balanced. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a meal fit for a king.