Crisp Lamb Chops With Aromatic Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Crisp Lamb Chops With Aromatic Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks, cut in thirds; 1 large onion, peeled and quartered; 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, half of them unpeeled, half minced; 5 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; 3 bay leaves; 6 sprigs rosemary; 3 cups dry red wine; Salt; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin; 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, slivered; 8 loin lamb chops, 1-inch thick, well-trimmed

Servings: persons

2 lamb shanks, cut in thirds
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, half of them unpeeled, half minced
5 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
3 bay leaves
6 sprigs rosemary
3 cups dry red wine
Salt
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, slivered
8 loin lamb chops, 1-inch thick, well-trimmed

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place lamb shank pieces, the onion, tomato and unpeeled garlic in a roasting pan and bake, turning once, for 45 minutes.
3
Transfer meat, bones and vegetables to a 4-quart pot.
4
Leave as much fat as possible in the pan and discard.
5
Add parsley, bay leaves, 1 sprig rosemary and wine to pot.
6
Add enough water, 2 cups or more, just to cover ingredients.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low and simmer, about 3 hours, until liquid is reduced to less than 2 cups.
8
Remove meat and bones.
9
Discard bones and save meat for another use, such as pasta sauce.
10
Strain vegetables and liquid through a fine sieve into a saucepan.
11
Skim off as much fat as possible.
12
Bring liquid to a simmer and cook until reduced to a scant cup, about 20 minutes.
13
Season with salt.
14
Set aside.
15
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet on medium-high.
16
Add half the potatoes and saute until lightly browned.
17
Remove and repeat with remaining potatoes.
18
Remove.
19
Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet.
20
Add sun-dried tomatoes, remaining garlic and 1 sprig rosemary and saute briefly on low.
21
Return potatoes to skillet, cover and cook 5 minutes.
22
Set aside.
23
Season chops with salt.
24
Heat remaining oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
25
Cook chops on high about 3 minutes a side for medium-rare.
26
Reheat sauce.
27
Divide potatoes among four warm dinner plates.
28
Place two chops on each.
29
Spoon sauce over chops, garnish with remaining rosemary and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lamb shanks, cut in thirds, 1 large onion, peeled and quartered, 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, half of them unpeeled, half minced, and more.

Yes, Crisp Lamb Chops With Aromatic Wine Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crisp Lamb Chops With Aromatic Wine Sauce

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