Hunan Lamb Chops Recipes

HUNAN LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat).
• Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sherry, chili oil, rice vinegar, and finely chopped garlic to blend in shallow dish; mix in 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions.
• Add lamb and turn to coat.
• Let marinate 20 minutes.
• Brush grill rack with oil.
• Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Sprinkle lamb with remaining green onions and serve.

PEANUT-CRUSTED LAMB WITH HUNAN SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR LAMB:
• Mix oil, 2 tablespoons hoisin, wine, garlic, ginger and red pepper in medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until warm, about 4 minutes. Cool. Place lamb in glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain lamb; pat dry. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Add 1 lamb rack; sear on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to baking pan. Repeat with remaining rack. Cool 15 minutes. Mix chili sauce and 8 tablespoons hoisin in small bowl. Brush over lamb. Press nuts onto lamb, coating completely. Bake until meat thermometer registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Transfer to platter. Tent with foil.
• MEANWHILE, PREPARE SAUCE:
• Boil stock and wine in large skillet until reduced 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Add chili sauce and hoisin; boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter; whisk just until melted.
• Cut lamb between ribs into double chops. Serve with sauce.