Lamb Chops may seem like a fancy dish that you just order at an upscale restaurant, but that’s not true! It’s quite easy to cook delicious lamb chops right at home and in no time at all. These flavorful lamb chops are simply seasoned and seared with butter, garlic, and aromatic fresh thyme.
I completely understand why most people view lamb as a strictly restaurant-worthy entrée. When made correctly, they taste like something that could only come from the upscale kitchen. But really, it’s very easy to cook lamb at home and so fast too!
And trust me on this – just because these lamb chops are homemade doesn’t mean they’re not better than your favorite restaurants. As long as you follow a few easy steps and tips, you’ll have the most tender, juicy, and mouthwatering lamb chops every time.
While there certainly is room for personalizing, I do recommend keeping the ingredients simple. That way you compliment the lamb, not overpower them with a bunch of other bold flavors. The ingredients I usually use on lamb chops enhance the natural, rich, delicious flavors of the meat without taking over. Oh, and I should mention again that the BEST part of this recipe is just how quickly all of this comes together. It will take a little over half an hour! Talk about a quick and easy dinner.
Lamb Chops – You can use either lamb loin or lamb rib chop, so long as they’re about 1-1.25 inches in thickenss. (Note the temperature difference for each below, in the FAQs.)
What are lamb chops?
Lamb chops are small cuts of bone-in meat that come from different parts of lamb, like shoulder, loin, or blade. Lamb is the meat that comes from a domesticated sheep that is less than one year old.
An interesting fact is that all lamb chops are not alike – the term “lamb chop” is actually a reference to several cuts of meat. Most common types you will find are rib chops and loin chops. Other, and slightly less popular ones, are shoulder blade, sirloin, and leg chops. The texture of these cuts will be different and there is a slight difference in flavor as well.
Types of Lamb Chops
The two most common types of lamb chops that you will find are lamb loin chops and lamb rib chops.
The rib chops are cut from the rib rack and are also called “lamb lollipops” because of the long rib bone attached. Lamb rib chop meat is reminiscent of a ribeye. It’s very tender, and therefore, tends to be a bit more expensive. The lollipops though do tend to have less meat on them than lamb loin chops.
The loin chop will look like a miniature T-bone steaks. Loin chops are also very tender and rich but they are meatier than the rib chops.
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How long do lamb chops take to cook?
Lamb chops do not take long to cook. The initial process is the most crucial when it comes to cooking lamb loins. Once the meat first hit the hot skillet or pan, it starts to cook. It is best to cook in batches to avoid under cooking your meat. It is best to not crowd the pan.
How long do you cook lamb chops without moving?
Cook the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes without moving so that they can sear on one side, then use the tongs to flip and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, garlic, and fresh herbs to the pan. As the butter melts, spoon it over each of the lamb chops for about 5 minutes.
Are lamb chops easy to cook?
Lamb Chops may seem like a fancy dish that you just order at an upscale restaurant, but that’s not true! It’s quite easy to cook delicious lamb chops right at home and in no time at all. These flavorful lamb chops are simply seasoned and seared with butter, garlic, and aromatic fresh thyme. What are lamb chops?
How do you cook pan seared lamb chops?
The only tools you need to make pan seared lamb chops are a cast iron skillet or other heavy pan and a pair of tongs to turn the chops. Pull the lamb chops out of the fridge and let them sit on the counter for 30 minutes before you plan too cook them. This allows them to come up to temperature and cook much more evenly.