Sweet & Sour Lamb Chops
Submitted by bob5ky
Seared lamb shoulder chops smothered in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar sauce with tender carrots and green bell pepper. A sweet and sour twist on lamb that’s ready in 35 minutes.
YIELD
3 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
20 minREADY
35 minLamb and sweet and sour sauce isn’t a combination you see every day, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why it took so long.
Shoulder chops get a hard sear in butter until golden, then get blanketed in a thick sauce built from pineapple juice, dark brown sugar, vinegar, and a touch of bouquet sauce for color and richness.
Carrots go in first so they soften up, then pineapple chunks and green bell pepper join the party just long enough to warm through without losing their snap.
The result is tender, rich lamb with a sticky-sweet glaze and pops of fruity brightness in every bite.
Chef Tips
- Pat the chops dry before searing. Moisture is the enemy of a good crust.
- This recipe uses a microwave for finishing, but you can absolutely do it all on the stovetop. Just simmer covered over medium-low heat, adding vegetables in stages.
- Dark brown sugar matters here. It has more molasses than light brown sugar, which gives the sauce deeper caramel flavor.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt butter in a heat-resistant, non-metallic broiler-proof skillet on a conventional surface unit. When butter is hot, sear lamb chops on both sides until lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Or use the “browner” for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
While the chops are browning, drain pineapple juice into a small heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl. Reserve pineapple chunks; add brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and brown bouquet sauce to pineapple juice. Stir to combine.
Heat pineapple juice mixture, uncovered, 2 minutes in Micro- wave Oven or until thickened and clear.
Pour thickened sauce over browned lamb chops. 5. Add carrot slices and heat, covered, 5 minutes in Microwave Oven. Add pineapple chunks and heat, covered, 2½ minutes in Microwave Oven. Add green pepper squares and heat, un- covered, in Microwave Oven 2½ minutes, or until lamb and vegetables are tender.
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