Lamb Chops Champvallon Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a dish large enough to hold the lamb chops in a single layer, combine half the lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, the rosemary, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Add the lamb, turn to coat with the marinade and set aside for about 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute. Pat the chops dry and season on 1 side with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly coat the surface of the pan. Working in batches if needed, add the chops seasoned side down to the pan. Cook until crisp and brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season the top side with salt and pepper, turn, and continue cooking until just firm and an instant-read thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees F, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Allow the chops to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour off any fat left in the pan. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the chicken stock, and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add half the remaining lemon juice and simmer until the mixture is reduced to a glaze, about 4 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the basil and olives and season. Return the lamb chops to the sauce and toss and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce. Arrange chops on a platter, pour sauce over shops and garnish with basil leaves.

CASSANDRA'S YUMMY LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Place lamb chops in a shallow dish, and smear both sides with roasted garlic. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover with 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove chops and marinade from dish, and scrape off the oil, which will have partially solidified in the refrigerator. Place the chops back in the dish, and cover with red wine. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chopped onion until tender. Place the lamb chops into the skillet, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

CHAMPVALLON

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season lamb generously with salt and pepper. Cook a third of the lamb, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup stock, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Pour liquid over browned lamb. Repeat with oil, lamb, and stock. After the last batch, do not pour out stock.
• Add onions, garlic, and rosemary to pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Return browned lamb and juices from bowl to pot. Add remaining 3 1/4 cups stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a mandoline or handheld slicer, slice potatoes thinly. Rinse, then pat dry. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Cover bottom of a 12-inch gratin dish with half the potato slices: starting at outer edge, overlap each potato by half, working in concentric circles toward center. (There should be 4 circles.) Spoon lamb and broth over top, then repeat arrangement with remaining potato slices on top of lamb. Sprinkle with rosemary, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until top is gold, edges are crisp, and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly before serving.

OVEN-ROASTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut away excess fat from the lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Dust lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness.
• Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side,