Cherry Seared Lamb Chops
  • 4 each Ellensburg Lamb Loin Chops, Cut 1 inch Thick
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive or grape seed oil
  • 1/2 cup Chukar® Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce
  •  Kosher salt and pepper to taste.

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Cherry Seared Lamb Chops (continued)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wipe meat dry and add salt, pepper. Heat saute pan on high heat, add oil, place chops in bottom of pan and sear 2 or 3 minutes until browned. Turn and repeat. When sides are seared, cover with cherry sauce and place in preheated oven until medium-rare. Use meat thermometer and do not overcook. Remove from oven, rest 10 minutes and serve. Yield: 4 servings.

Note: Recipe is applicable to pork chops, chicken breast and beef brisket.

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