Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
0.50 cup honey
0.50 cup fresh lemon juice
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
0.50 tsp sea salt
0.50 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 American Lamb chops (loin, rib, sirloin or shoulder)
1In a small saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper flakes. Over medium heat, bring the liquid to a slight simmer. Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Let cool and set aside 1/4 of the marinade for later use.
2Pierce the lamb chops with a fork several times on all sides. Place the chops in a plastic food storage bag and coat with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove the chops 30 minutes before cooking, discarding the remaining marinade.
3The cook times will vary depending on the thickness of the chops. For 1-inch chops, broil or grill chops over medium heat for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Alternatively, pan-fry the chops and then transfer them to a baking sheet and finish cooking them in a 400°F oven until desired doneness.
4Brush the chops with the warmed reserved marinade before serving.
*Marinate time: 4 hours and up to overnight
Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board
Ingredients
0.50 cup honey
0.50 cup fresh lemon juice
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
0.50 tsp sea salt
0.50 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 American Lamb chops (loin, rib, sirloin or shoulder)
Directions
1In a small saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper flakes. Over medium heat, bring the liquid to a slight simmer. Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Let cool and set aside 1/4 of the marinade for later use.
2Pierce the lamb chops with a fork several times on all sides. Place the chops in a plastic food storage bag and coat with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove the chops 30 minutes before cooking, discarding the remaining marinade.
3The cook times will vary depending on the thickness of the chops. For 1-inch chops, broil or grill chops over medium heat for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Alternatively, pan-fry the chops and then transfer them to a baking sheet and finish cooking them in a 400°F oven until desired doneness.
4Brush the chops with the warmed reserved marinade before serving.
Loin Chops with Lemon, Honey & Thyme Marinade
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