May 5, 2007 Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

Easy Tastebud Delights

5.05 Edition (May 5, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and happy Saturday to you. Today is Ryan's 11th birthday party. We will be going bowling. Of course I had "The Cake Lady" make the cake for me, it looks AWESOME! I've attached a picture, the bowling ball and pins are made with fondant so they are a 3-D effect on the top of the cake. What better way to thank her for the cake than to feature one of her recipes. I hope to try this recipe today because I found some lamb chops on sale and have a bottle of balsamic in my fridge. It is so tasty! Enjoy! Thanks Kristyna!

Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

I substituted regular white onion for the shalots!!
wonderful who knew balsamic vinegar could get so sweet!
(no wonder it is awesome with strawberries!) I also used fresh
rosemary (just because I had it!) KC


3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced onions
1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter

Mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper in a small dish.
Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place
them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the
flavors.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb
chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for
medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove
from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.

Add onions to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until
browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom
of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and
stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has
reduced by half, otherwise it will be runny.

Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops,
and serve.

Serve with mashed potatoes and french style green beans!!!

Submitted by Kristyna C.
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