Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree; 1/2 packed cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon; 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 small onion, peeled and quartered, root end left intact; Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 pound baby lamb chops (8 or 9 chops); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons herbes de Provence

Servings: persons

One 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree
1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 small onion, peeled and quartered, root end left intact
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 pound baby lamb chops (8 or 9 chops)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons herbes de Provence

1
For the barbecue sauce: Place the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cinnamon stick, garlic and onions in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.
3
Cool for 30 minutes.
4
Remove the onion, garlic and cinnamon stick and discard.
5
Refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 1 week).
6
For the lamb chops: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
7
Spray the grill with vegetable oil cooking spray.
8
Sprinkle the chops on both sides with the salt and pepper.
9
Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle the herbes de Provence on both sides.
10
Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
11
Cool for 5 minutes and serve with the barbecue sauce.

528

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree, 1/2 packed cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce 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.

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Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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