Lamb Loin Chops with Wine Sauce Recipe    4 Servings

Ingredients

• 8 lamb chops, loin or rib

• salt and pepper

• olive oil

• ¾ cup dry red zinfandel wine

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 shallot, minced

• ¾ cut beef broth

• 2 tablespoons red currant jelly

• 2 tablespoons brandy

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high.

Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.

Brown well on each side until desired doneness. Set aside.

Combine wine, balsamic vinegar and shallot in small non-aluminum saucepan and boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons.

In separate pan over high heat, reduce beef broth to ½ cup. Stir broth and jelly into the wine mixture.

Over moderately high heat, add brandy to the pan the lamb chops were cooked in.

Add wine mixture, bring to a simmer while stirring.

Remove from heat, swirl in butter and serve immediately

Lamb Loin Chops with Wine Sauce Recipe    4 Servings

Ingredients

• 8 lamb chops, loin or rib

• salt and pepper

• olive oil

• ¾ cup dry red zinfandel wine

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 shallot, minced

• ¾ cut beef broth

• 2 tablespoons red currant jelly

• 2 tablespoons brandy

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high.

Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.

Brown well on each side until desired doneness. Set aside.

Combine wine, balsamic vinegar and shallot in small non-aluminum saucepan and boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons.

In separate pan over high heat, reduce beef broth to ½ cup. Stir broth and jelly into the wine mixture.

Over moderately high heat, add brandy to the pan the lamb chops were cooked in.

Add wine mixture, bring to a simmer while stirring.

Remove from heat, swirl in butter and serve immediately.

Lamb Loin Chops w/ Honey Mustard Recipe

2 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 lamb loin chops
• 1 clove garlic halved
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoon coarse mustard
• 1 lemon cut into wedges

Preparation

Turn on broiler.  Rub both sides of lamb chops with garlic.  Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper to taste.  Press spices into lamb chops with hands.  Combine honey and mustard in a small bowl and set aside.  Arrange lamb chops on a lightly oiled broiling pan.  Brush with honey mustard.  Place pan 5" from heat source and broil 4-5 minutes.  Turn lamb chops and brush with honey mustard.  Broil another 4-5 minutes for medium.  Serve lamb with lemon wedges.

Parmesan Lamb Rib Chops Recipe

3 Servings

Ingredients

• 6 lamb rib chops
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Dash oregano
• Dash pepper

Preparation

In small skillet, sauté garlic in oil, stir in cheese, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano and pepper.  Spread thin layer over top side of chops.  Broil 3-4" from source of heat, 5-7 minutes; turn and brush second side; broil chops 5 minutes longer or until desired degree of doneness.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

SERVES 4

This is simple and delicious. The marinade can be used for chicken or pork.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 thick lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat
• Dijon mustard
• Balsamic vinegar
• Rosemary
• Minced garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste