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Replace the ever-popular baked ham with Roasted Lamb Chops at your next holiday gathering.
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4 to 6 servings SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon crushed fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 lamb chops, cut 1 1⁄4 inches thick
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, thyme, rosemary, sea salt and 1 tablespoon oil; mix well. Add lamb chops and turn to coat thoroughly. Set bowl on counter and allow lamb chops to marinate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat remaining oil over high heat. Add chops and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side, turning once.
- Place skillet in oven and cook for about 10 minutes. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer and continue cooking to desired doneness. Remove chops from oven when they are 5 to 10 degrees below desired doneness, as they will continue to cook while they rest. Let chops rest for 5 to 7 minutes before serving.Note: Final cooking temperatures: Rare – 120 to 125 F; medium-rare – 130 to 135 F; medium – 140 to 145 F; well done – 150 to 155 F.Looking for more out-of-the-ordinary Christmas recipes? Try some of our other Non-Traditional Holiday Recipes.
