Lamb Chops with Honey and Wine
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description: This delightful recipe marries Middle Eastern and European flavors, creating a dish that’s both aromatic and satisfying. It pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables and hot cooked rice, and for those who prefer, beef round can be used as an alternative to lamb. A true crowd-pleaser, this dish embodies comfort and elegance.
Category: Lamb/Sheep
Keywords: Meat, Easy, < 4 Hours
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 lbs | lamb chops |
| 1 | yellow onion, chopped |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 3 | tablespoons honey |
| 3 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup soy sauce |
| 1 | cup dry white wine |
| 1/2 | teaspoon lemon pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | tablespoon lemon juice |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1337.6 |
| Total Fat | 105.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 279.7 mg |
| Sodium | 2333.6 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 8.9 g |
| Protein | 64.9 g |
Instructions
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Marinate the Lamb: Begin by placing the lamb chops in a wide, deep baking dish, ensuring there’s enough space for the marinade to envelop each piece thoroughly.
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Prepare the Marinade: In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic cloves, honey, olive oil, soy sauce, dry white wine, lemon pepper, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they form a cohesive marinade.
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Combine and Marinate: Pour the marinade mixture generously over the lamb chops, ensuring each chop is well-coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid, and allow the lamb to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 to 45 minutes to absorb all the delicious flavors.
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Bake the Lamb: Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature. Once the lamb has marinated, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 70 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through and tender. The internal temperature should reach a safe level for lamb.
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Serve: After baking, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the lamb chops alongside hot cooked rice or steamed vegetables, allowing the harmonious flavors to shine through in every bite.
Enjoy this sumptuous dish, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, and savor the unique blend of Middle Eastern and European influences that make it truly unforgettable.
