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Cherry-Glazed Lamb Chops Recipe

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An elegant, deep brown reduction sauce studded with bits of cherry makes this entree ideal for a quiet dinner with that special someone. —KERRY DINGWALL, PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA

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Cherry-Glazed Lamb Chops Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 lamb loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

Combine rosemary, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over lamb chops. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove and keep warm.
Add garlic to the pan; cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth, preserves, vinegar and remaining pepper; cook for 2-4 minutes or until thickened. Return chops to pan; turn to coat. Sprinkle with additional dried rosemary if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 lamb chops with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 331 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 495 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Cherry-Glazed Lamb Chops in Taste of Home April/May 2011, p57

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by bll8283

Amazing!!

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by BDenning

We loved this dinner. I changed two things to make it better. We used pork instead of lamb and put the meat back on for about 10 to 15 mor min. in the juices till it was very dark in color. The flavor was so light we wanted more. I would make this again.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Elizabeth0085

My first time cooking lamb- the recipe was really simple and tasted wonderful!

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by A Cooker

My first time making Lamb anything - first words out of the hubs mouth after first bite was mmmmmm - Will definitely make again