Lamb Chops With Prune Chutney Recipes

CROCK POT MOROCCAN LAMB CHOPS AND PRUNES

Steps:

• In large frying pan, saute onion in olive oil until limp. Push to sides of pan.
• In same pan, brown chops well on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add ginger, cumin, garlic and cinnamon. Saute 1 minute. Transfer to crock pot.
• Deglaze pan with 2 tablespoons water (i.e., on high heat, add 2 tablespoons water and stir until most of the flavor-packed brown bits are dislodged). Add to pot.
• Scatter cilantro and prunes over lamb chops. Cover.
• Cook on low (200 degrees F) for 6 hours.
• Stir in honey and lime juice. Heat to serving temperature.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

LAMB CHOPS AND FRESH PERSIMMON CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Stir together persimmons, onion, ginger, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt and let stand at room temperature while cooking lamb chops.
• Pat chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chops about 9 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer chops with tongs to a cutting board or plate and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 3 minutes before serving.
• Serve lamb chops with persimmon chutney.

LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS WITH APPLES AND PRUNES

Steps:

• Combine brandy, vinegar, prunes, and bay leaf and let stand until ready to use.
• Pat lamb chops dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Cook lamb, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let stand, loosely covered. Discard fat from skillet.
• Add butter and apple to skillet and sauté over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add prune mixture. Boil until liquid is reduced to a glaze. Add chicken broth and any meat juices from plate and simmer, crushing prunes with a fork, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and discard bay leaf. Serve over lamb.

CHUTNEY & ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until browned. Remove to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside.
• 2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add wine. Cook for 1 minute or until liquid has nearly evaporated. Add chutney, passata, stock and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• 3. Return lamb to pan with peas. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until lamb is heated through and peas are tender. Serve with risoni.