Where have these Bourbon Glazed Lamb Chops been all your life?! Pair bourbon, honey, white wine vinegar, and mint with lamb and there will be plenty of finger-licking in the house.
Tips for Cooking Lamb Chops
Cooking lamb chops to perfection requires a few key tips. First, choose lamb chops that are thick and have good marbling for a juicy and flavorful result. When seasoning, do so generously with your favorite herbs and spices. To achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, sear the chops over high heat for a few minutes per side before finishing them in a preheated oven. Lastly, rest the cooked lamb chops for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
Bourbon Glazed Lamb Chops Recipe
Lamb Chops Ingredients
- 5 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
- Pinch ground allspice
- 8 lb lamb chops, cut from 1 rack of lamb
- 2 tbsp olive oil to prepare grill or grill pan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Whisk first six ingredients together to make glaze. Divide into two bowls. May be made up to 1 day ahead.
- Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Prepare a grill with medium heat (or a large grill pan with 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat). Brush chops with half of glaze. Cook until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side, glazing frequently. If using a grill pan, cook half the chops, remove chops from skillet and pour off fat (no need to wipe it out). Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining chops.
- Stir mint into remaining glaze and drizzle over cooked chops at the table.
Story by Michaela Hayes / Photography by Michael Marquand
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