Dijon Baby Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Dijon Baby Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 racks baby lamb chops (8 ribs and about 1 1/4 pounds each), frenched; Mint sprigs, for garnish; Red CurrantMint Dipping Sauce (recipe follows); 1 1/2 cups red currant jelly; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves; (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 racks baby lamb chops (8 ribs and about 1 1/4 pounds each), frenched
Mint sprigs, for garnish
Red CurrantMint Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)
1 1/2 cups red currant jelly
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
(makes about 1 1/2 cups)

1
Stir the mustard, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
2
Brush the mixture all over the lamb.
3
Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for at least 6 hours (up to overnight).
4
Preheat the oven to 450F.
5
Bring the lamb to room temperature.
6
Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
7
Roast until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125 to 130F, 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Remove from the oven, and tent with foil.
9
Let rest 10 minutes.
10
Just before serving, cut the lamb racks into individual chops.
11
Garnish with mint sprigs.
12
Serve with dipping sauce.
13
Whisk the jelly, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl until smooth.
14
Fold in the mint.
15
The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 6 hours.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 racks baby lamb chops (8 ribs and about 1 1/4 pounds each), frenched, and more.

Yes, Dijon Baby Lamb Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dijon Baby Lamb Chops

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