Honey Bourbon Lamb Chops
Honey Bourbon Lamb Chops
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 6 lamb chops, about 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Bourbon Sauce
- 1/2 cup Lawry's Honey Bourbon Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- 1
If starting with a rack of lamb, carefully cut it into individual lamb chops, ensuring each chop has a bone.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place the lamb chops on a clean surface or plate. Evenly spread yellow mustard over both sides of each lamb chop. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chicken bouillon powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture generously over all sides of the mustard-coated lamb chops, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the seasoned lamb chops into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until deeply browned and a crust has formed.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
While the lamb chops are searing, prepare the sauce. In a small glass dish or bowl, combine the Lawry's Honey Bourbon Marinade, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Strip the leaves from 3 fresh thyme sprigs and add them to the sauce mixture. Stir well to combine all sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the lamb chops are seared on both sides, reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared honey bourbon sauce evenly over the lamb chops in the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Allow the lamb chops to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure they are well coated and the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Cook until the lamb chops reach your desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium).
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Remove the lamb chops from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as a kale Caesar salad.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Bourbon Lamb Chops
For the Lamb Chops
- 6 lamb chops, about 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Bourbon Sauce
- 1/2 cup Lawry's Honey Bourbon Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- 1
If starting with a rack of lamb, carefully cut it into individual lamb chops, ensuring each chop has a bone.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place the lamb chops on a clean surface or plate. Evenly spread yellow mustard over both sides of each lamb chop. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chicken bouillon powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture generously over all sides of the mustard-coated lamb chops, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned lamb chops into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until deeply browned and a crust has formed.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
While the lamb chops are searing, prepare the sauce. In a small glass dish or bowl, combine the Lawry's Honey Bourbon Marinade, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Strip the leaves from 3 fresh thyme sprigs and add them to the sauce mixture. Stir well to combine all sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the lamb chops are seared on both sides, reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared honey bourbon sauce evenly over the lamb chops in the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Allow the lamb chops to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure they are well coated and the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Cook until the lamb chops reach your desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium).
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Remove the lamb chops from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as a kale Caesar salad.
⏱️ 2 min