Broiled Lamb Chops Our Ancestors Ate A Lot Of Lamb This Is A Quick But Tasty Entrée Recipes

BROILED LAMB CHOPS-OUR ANCESTORS ATE A LOT OF LAMB! THIS IS A QUICK BUT TASTY ENTRéE.

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Drizzle the chops on both sides with lemon juice and vinegar. In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture onto both sides of each chop to coat. Place the chops in a broiler pan and broil for about 4 minutes a side for medium doneness.

BROILED LAMB CHOP WITH BROILED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain (don't peel), cut in half, and rub a little olive oil and salt over them. Rub salt, olive oil, and pepper over the chops, too, and arrange both the chops and the potatoes on a broiler pan. Slip them about 4 inches under a preheated broiler, and cook for 4 minutes, then turn and broil another 3 minutes. Meanwhile, make a paste of garlic and salt (see page 48) and spread it over the lamb chops after you take them out of the oven. Let rest for a minute or two while you chop some parsley. Sprinkle that over both the chops and the potatoes, and dig in. You're alone, so you can pick up the chop and nibble the meat close to the bone-it's always the best. Set aside any uneaten portions of lamb for Lamb and Lentils (recipe follows).
• Cook the chops on a grill. Timing depends on how hot your fire is, so check carefully. When the flesh springs back, it is done. Or use the instant-read thermometer. Lamb shouldn't be more than 125-130° for rare.

RACHAEL RAY'S BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

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.