Baked Lamb Shoulder Chops
Lamb shoulder chops are a delicious marbled cut. This recipe marinates them in an herb mixture overnight to tenderize them. Start them in a cast iron pan to sear a crust, then add them to the oven to bake them to a perfect temperature. If you don't have enough time to marinate them overnight, they will still benefit from 2 hours in the marinade.
Servings: 2 chops
Calories: 424kcal
Equipment
- Sharp European Convection Oven *This oven has a built-in temperature probe to ensure perfect cooking!
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lamb shoulder chops about 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil *plus more for skillet
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves separated from stems
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a container large enough for lamb chops, first add the olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the lamb chops to the marinade, and turn over several times to fully coat the meat. Cover the dish, and marinate the lamb chops for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat with olive oil. When the skillet is really hot, add the lamb chops. Cook the lamb chops for 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Use a fork to press the meat down into the skillet to ensure even browning and to help the fat render on the hot skillet.
- Move the skillet into the oven. Use the time chart in the notes to select a temperature, and bake the lamb chops for 2-8 minutes, depending on desired temperature/doneness.
- Allow lamb chops to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.
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Notes
WHAT TEMPERATURE TO COOK LAMB
The USDA recommends cooking lamb to an internal temperature of 145º F. This will cook the lamb to medium well. Lamb, like beef, can be cooked to lower temperatures based on preference.| Sear in Skillet | Bake in Oven | Temperature | |
| Rare | 1 1/2 minutes per side | 2-4 minutes | 120º F |
| Medium Rare | 2 minutes per side | 3-5 minutes | 130º F |
| Medium | 2 minutes per side | 4-6 minutes | 140º F |
| Medium Well | 2 minutes per side | 5-7 minutes | 150º F |
| Well | 2 minutes per side | 6-8 minutes | 160º F |
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1847mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg