Description
Between the mint chimichurri, fresh veggies, and perfect pork chops, this meal a winner any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the mint chimichurri:
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 bunch mint
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the lamb:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or any oil with a high smoke point)
- 1 rack (8 pieces) lamb chops
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the radishes:
- 1 lb radishes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked sea salt
For the potato and leek purée:
- 2 leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled, washed, and quartered
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For the mint chimichurri:
- In a food processor, add parsley, mint, and olive oil.
- Pulse until the herbs are small but not quite the texture of a pesto.
- Place into a bowl. Add chopped shallot, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
For the lamb:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat. Pat dry each chop with a paper towel. This will help the meat to brown. Season each lamp chop with salt and pepper.
- Add to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side. The internal temperature for a medium chop is 125 degrees. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with chimichurri on the side as a dipping sauce or drizzle over meat before serving.
For the radishes:
- Toss radishes in oil and sprinkle with smoked salt.
- Roast at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until the radish tops are charred and the radishes brown.
For the potato and leek purée:
- Boil the potatoes and leeks until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Once done, remove potatoes, push through a ricer, and set aside.
- Take the leeks and pulse through a food processor until puréed.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté the riced potatoes. Add milk, stirring until the potatoes reach a creamy consistency. Add leeks, and some reserved potato water to make a smooth mixture. Serve with the lamb chops and smoky roasted radishes.