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Orange Blossom Lamb

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Submitted by boomer

Pan-braised lamb rib chops simmered in orange juice concentrate, soy, and butter. A sweet-savory weeknight lamb dinner ready in 30 minutes.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

Lamb and orange is one of those flavor pairings that gets less attention than it should. The sweetness of citrus cuts through lamb's natural richness, and the soy sauce in this recipe lifts everything with deep umami that turns a simple braise into something restaurant-worthy.

Using frozen orange juice concentrate (not fresh-squeezed) is the recipe’s smart shortcut. Concentrate delivers intense orange flavor without diluting the braising liquid, which would otherwise reduce too slowly and overcook the lamb in the process.

Lamb rib chops cook fast. Twenty to twenty-five minutes covered is plenty for tender, medium-rare interiors with a glossy citrus pan sauce surrounding them. Flip once during cooking so both sides absorb the flavors evenly.

Pro Tips

  • Pat the chops completely dry before browning, wet meat steams instead of searing
  • Brown the chops in batches if needed, crowding the pan drops the temperature
  • Don’t let the orange concentrate boil too aggressively, the sugars scorch quickly
  • Use thicker chops (1 inch minimum), thin chops overcook in the time the sauce needs
  • Spoon the reduced sauce generously over each chop just before serving

Variations

  • Substitute pork chops for a less expensive, equally suitable cut
  • Add a tablespoon of fresh ginger or garlic to the braise for warmth
  • Stir in a tablespoon of marmalade for sweeter, jammier sauce body

Ingredients

8 8
EACH EACH LAMB RIB CHOP
(1 inch thick) *
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
or margarine
6 173.4
OUNCE ML/G ORANGE JUICE, CONCENTRATED
canned
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM ONION
sliced
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
DASH DASH BLACK PEPPER *

Directions

In a large skillet, brown lamb chops in butter.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meat is tender, turning once.

To serve, spoon sauce over lamb.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 60g (2.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 96 36% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 83%
Calcium 2% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
 

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