Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Holiday Honey-Balsamic Lamb Chops
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time8 minsTotal Time18 mins
 2 cloves, minced
  cup balsamic vinegar
 1 ½ tbsp honey
 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
 8 lean lamb chops (about 2 pounds)
 1 tbsp olive oil
1

In small bowl, whisk garlic, vinegar, honey, mustardand rosemary.

2

Pat both sides of lamb chops with paper towel; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add vinegar mixture; reduce heat to low.

4

Cook lamb chops 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145° (or to desired doneness) and vinegar mixture thickens, turning once.

Dietitian Tip: Make all your side dishes on one sheet pan, roasting your family’s favorite veggies like sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Make extra vinegar mixture to fl avor your veggies as they roast.

Ingredients

 2 cloves, minced
  cup balsamic vinegar
 1 ½ tbsp honey
 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
 8 lean lamb chops (about 2 pounds)
 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1

In small bowl, whisk garlic, vinegar, honey, mustardand rosemary.

2

Pat both sides of lamb chops with paper towel; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add vinegar mixture; reduce heat to low.

4

Cook lamb chops 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145° (or to desired doneness) and vinegar mixture thickens, turning once.

Notes

Holiday Honey-Balsamic Lamb Chops