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Honey-Balsamic Lamb Chops

In my experience even people who complain that lamb can taste too gamey love lamb chops. I would be lying if I didn’t also acknowledge that lamb chops are the most expensive cut, but I think they’re worth it, because they deliver a lot of flavor in just minutes. These chops, with a sweet tangy dressing drizzled on top, are an easy and fast meal that delivers, specifically on special occasions or for a Sunday night family dinner. Even Jade loves them!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 small lamb chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

    Step 2

    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and honey. Pulse until blended. With the machine running, slowly pour in the vegetable oil and process until the mixture is smooth and forms a thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the rosemary. Grill the lamb chops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

    Step 4

    Arrange the lamb chops on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the top or serve it on the side.

Giada at Home by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright © 2010 by Giada De Laurentiis. Published by the Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Giada De Laurentiis is the star of Food Network's Everyday Italian and Behind the Bash. She attended the Cordon Bleu in Paris, and then worked in a variety of Los Angeles restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Spago, before starting her own catering and private-chef company, GDL Foods. The granddaughter of movie producer Dino De Laurentiis, Giada was born in Rome and grew up in Los Angeles, where she now lives.
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