Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze
Lamb is a dish that is often misprepared. Poorly prepared lamb often leads to people choosing not to enjoy this delicious and lean meat. Here’s an easy and delicious recipe to make Lamb Loin Chops with a Balsamic Glaze on top. It’s perfect for a romantic evening or for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Mix together the rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over the lamb chops.
- 3
Pour the olive oil in a skillet and heat on medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Place lamb chops in the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- 5
Set lamb chops aside on a warm plate.
- 6
Add vinegar and brown sugar to the skillet and mix with the browned bits from the skillet.
- 7
Bring to a boil over low heat, and let cook until slightly thickened.
- 8
Pour the glaze over the chops and serve!
- 9
Enjoy this meal with roasted red potatoes brushed with olive oil and vinegar and seasoned with sea salt, rosemary, thyme and black pepper. We suggest pairing an Oregon Pinot Noir with this meal. It really brings out the rich lamb flavor!
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Recommended Pairings
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned grape that produces light red wines. The best Pinot Noirs are fruity, earthy and spicy and very easy to drink!
Top Regions:
- Burgundy, France
- Sonoma, California
- Oregon
Pairs great with:
- Pinot Noir can work with a variety of foods from salmon to pork to mushrooms
Syrah
Syrah (or Shiraz) can be full of ripe red fruits when made in warm climates like Australia, or packed with dark fruit and leather notes when produced in cooler climates. Both styles are delicious and great with food!
Top Regions:
- Rhone, France
- South Australia
- Columbia Valley, Washington
Pairs great with:
- Syrah is the perfect pairing for stews, lamb, and smoked meats
