2012 (1)
05 Oct 2011
Lamb Chops with Balsamic Cherry Sauce
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4 lamb loin chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper to taste 2 ounces goat cheese cut into 4 slices Balsamic Cherry Sauce: 1 cup dried tart cherries 1 cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2-3 tablespoons butter (optional) salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub lamb chops with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Place in a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Top each chop with a slice of goat cheese and bake 4 to 5 minutes longer for medium-rare. To make sauce, combine cherries, vinegar, broth, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes or until reduced. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve over lamp chops. Yields: 4 servings. Recipe adapted from Colorado Classique POSTED AT 12:00 AM