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["Season the chops lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.", "Combine the flour and Essence in a shallow bowl.", "Add the chops to the flour and turn to coat evenly, shaking to remove any excess.", "In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.", "Add the lamb and cook for 4 minutes.", "Turn the chops, and add the onions, garlic, olives, zest, and 4 sprigs of the thyme.", "Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted, 3 minutes.", "Add rosemary and cook for 1 minute.", "Increase the heat, add the balsamic vinegar and wine, and stir to deglaze the pan.", "Turn the chops and cook for 1 additional minute for medium-rare.", "Transfer the chops to 4 large plates, top with the sauce, and garnish each plate with 1 sprig of thyme.", "Serve immediately.", "Serve on Maccheroni alla Chitarra Aglio e Olio.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"