Lamb Shoulder Chops With Apples And Prunes Recipe

Name: Lamb Shoulder Chops With Apples And Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brandy; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 10 pitted prunes, chopped; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 4 (1/2-inch-thick) lamb shoulder chops (about 1/2 pound each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 Gala apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
10 pitted prunes, chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
4 (1/2-inch-thick) lamb shoulder chops (about 1/2 pound each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 Gala apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
Combine brandy, vinegar, prunes, and bay leaf and let stand until ready to use.
2
Pat lamb chops dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Cook lamb, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let stand, loosely covered. Discard fat from skillet.
3
Add butter and apple to skillet and saute over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add prune mixture. Boil until liquid is reduced to a glaze. Add chicken broth and any meat juices from plate and simmer, crushing prunes with a fork, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and discard bay leaf. Serve over lamb.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup brandy, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, 10 pitted prunes, chopped, 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shoulder Chops With Apples And Prunes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lamb Shoulder Chops With Apples And Prunes

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