**Braised Lamb Chops with Red Wine and Figs: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of braised lamb chops, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of succulent lamb with the fruity sweetness of figs and the depth of red wine. This delectable dish offers a symphony of textures, from the tender lamb to the caramelized figs and the velvety sauce. Accompanied by creamy polenta and a refreshing fennel salad, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience. Discover the art of braising, a cooking technique that slowly simmers the lamb chops in a flavorful liquid, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this gourmet creation.
BRAISED LAMB CHOPS WITH RED WINE AND FIGS
Start braising anywhere from 2 days to 2 hours before serving; as the meat stands in the rich sauce, the flavors have more time to develop.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season lamb with fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in large high-sided ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear chops until well browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add wine and vinegar. Boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add stock, figs, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Braise lamb in oven, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover. Braise, basting often, until lamb is tender and just falling off the bone, about 45 minutes more. (If liquid is not saucelike, simmer over medium-high heat until thickened.) Serve lamb with sauce.
BRAISED LAMB WITH RED WINE AND PRUNES
Though far less glorified than rib chops or legs, lamb shoulder is explosively delicious and juicy - also, cheap. Like the shoulders of pigs and cows, it is a hardworking muscle rippled with intramuscular fat, which makes it ideal for stewing or braising. But the shoulder's not that hardworking, which keeps it tender enough to be subjected to the shorter blasts of heat typically reserved for more elegant cuts. Here, it's braised in a flavorful mixture of prunes, red wine and spices until tender.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut lamb into 2-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove.
- Add onion, garlic, prunes, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant. Add wine, stock or water and browned lamb. When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Garnish: Parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 537, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
SLOW COOKER LAMB CHOPS
Tender lamb chops slow cooked in a deep and rich red wine reduction gravy.
Provided by walliser
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 4h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine red wine and onion in a slow cooker.
- Whisk honey, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended. Add tapioca starch and whisk until well combined. Let sit until mixture is thickened, at least 5 minutes.
- Dip lamb chops in the mustard mixture and massage until fully coated.
- Place chops in a single layer over the red wine and onion mixture in the slow cooker. Pour remaining mustard mixture on top.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 4 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 550.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS
Lamb shoulder chops are one of the most inexpensive cuts of lamb, and slow-cooking them is the best way to get that nice lamb flavor. The meat falls right off the bone with this recipe.
Provided by kalphen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Sear lamb in hot oil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove chops to a plate to drain, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- Saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer drained lamb chops to a baking dish; add onion mixture. Sprinkle rosemary over the chops. Pour beef broth and red wine into the baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 3 hours.
- Remove lamb to a serving platter. Carefully drain liquid from baking dish into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Beat cornstarch and water together in a bowl using a whisk to assure no lumps remain; stir into the liquid in the saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce and cook until the liquid thickens into a gravy, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 257.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS
Steps:
- Serve the lamb chops with the cooking juices. This dish goes well with mashed potatoes and cabbage, or another side vegetable, along with warm biscuits or a loaf of hearty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 601 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Chops (Serves 4 to 6), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BRAISED LAMB
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275F.
- Rub both sides of lamb shoulder chops with 1 to 2 garlic cloves, as needed. Rub with chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper. Dust both sides of chops with flour. In a large (10-inch) cast iron skillet, heat oil over high heat. When nearly smoking, add 2 lamb chops and sear, 4 minutes each side, until well-browned. Remove and repeat with remaining chops. Discard fat that has accumulated in pan.
- In skillet layer onions, half of tomato slices and lamb chops. Top with remaining tomato slices and pour wine and 1/2 cup water over. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add remaining 4 garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and parsley stems. Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil and roast for 3 hours.
- Cover top with potato slices, pushing them into liquid so they are completely submerged. Cover pan, return to oven and cook 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Using a large spoon, remove excess liquid and any fat from stew to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil over high heat and boil rapidly until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Before serving, broil lamb under a preheated broiler, 5 minutes or until potatoes are well-browned. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with sauce.
LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS WITH RED WINE
Steps:
- Put a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Toss the lamb with the vegetable oil in a medium mixing bowl. When the pan is hot, sear the lamb for 1 minute on each side. Remove to a plate and cool for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the meat to a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, then pour in the 16 ounces of wine and 4 rosemary sprigs. Remove as much air as possible so that the wine is completely surrounding the meat. Put the bag in a container to prevent leaks and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Transfer the contents of the bag back to the 10-inch straight-sided saute pan and cover. Put the pan on the middle rack of the oven and braise until the meat is tender and falling away from the bone, about 3 1/2 hours.
- Remove the meat from the oven to a platter. Discard the rosemary. Cover the meat with aluminum foil to keep warm while finishing the sauce.
- Pour the pan juices into a gravy separator and allow it to separate before pouring 2 cups of the liquid back into the pan. Set the pan over medium-low heat and add the dried plums and apricots. Simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the butter 1 piece at a time, adding another piece only after the previous piece has melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon of wine and the remaining chopped rosemary and continue to cook for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper, if needed.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and serve immediately.
BRAISED JUICY LAMB CHOPS
Make and share this Braised Juicy Lamb Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 6h45m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chops in a glass dish.
- Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over chops.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours (or overnight).
- Put chops and marinade in an ovenproof dish and cover.
- Bake in a 350F oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 1483.5, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 27.3, Protein 34.3
LAMB CHOPS WITH RED WINE AND ROSEMARY SAUCE
This recipe for this dish is one that I received a while back, in one of my cooking classes on American Bistro. I have since changed and added some ingredients to suit my taste. It is a lovely dish, that is fairly quick, easy to make and very tasty. Most ingredients are ones you may have on hand. The sauce is a lovely compliment to the lamb. Served with a side of wild rice and a green salad or veggie, it is a perfect dinner.
Provided by Expat in Holland
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Add the oil to the skillet. Add chops to the pan cook 4 minutes.
- Turn chops over and cook 3 minutes longer.
- Remove chops from the skillet and set aside in a warm place.
- Pour off all but 2 tsp of fat from skillet. Add the garlic and shallot. Cook until they become transparent and tender.
- Add the wine, rosemary, and parsley, stirring up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer over high heat until syrupy. That will take about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and continue to simmer until sauce is reduced by about half.
- Combine butter and flour in a cup (beurre manie).
- Stir mustard and cream into sauce. Adjust seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Add beurre manie to sauce and stir well until incorporated into sauce and sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat.
- Plate chops, 2 per plate, and add sauce over top. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
- Serve Immediately.
Tips:
- When browning the lamb chops, make sure to sear them well on all sides to create a nice crust. This will help to lock in the flavor and juices. - Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the lamb chops. If the pan is too crowded, the chops will steam instead of sear, and they won't develop a nice crust. - Use a good quality red wine for the braising liquid. A full-bodied wine with a lot of flavor will add depth and richness to the sauce. - Simmer the lamb chops in the braising liquid for at least 1 hour, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. - Serve the lamb chops with the braising liquid and figs. You can also add a side of mashed potatoes or rice.Conclusion:
Braised lamb chops with red wine and figs is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb chops are braised in a flavorful red wine sauce until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the figs add a touch of sweetness and complexity. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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