Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes, Rosemary, and Olives
By America's Test KitchenPublished on September 15, 2011
Time
55 minutes
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 lamb shoulder chops about ¾ inch thick, trimmed of external fatSalt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped fine2 small cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary ⅓ cup dry red wine 1 cup canned tomatoes packed in puree, chopped⅓ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Before You Begin
Because they are generally leaner, round bone chops, also called arm chops, are preferable for this braise. If available, however, lean blade chops also braise nicely.
Instructions
- Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 12-inch heavy-bottomed nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat. Cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, add chops; sauté until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside.
- Pour fat from pan; return pan to medium heat, adding remaining tablespoon of oil. Add onion; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half, scraping browned bits from pan bottom with wooden spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and olives, then return chops to pan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chops are cooked through but tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer chops to each of four plates. Stir parsley into braising liquid; simmer until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasonings, spoon portion of sauce over each chop, and serve.
Time
55 minutesYield
Serves 4Ingredients
4 lamb shoulder chops about ¾ inch thick, trimmed of external fat
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
⅓ cup dry red wine
1 cup canned tomatoes packed in puree, chopped
⅓ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Ingredients
4 lamb shoulder chops about ¾ inch thick, trimmed of external fat
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
⅓ cup dry red wine
1 cup canned tomatoes packed in puree, chopped
⅓ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Ingredients
4 lamb shoulder chops about ¾ inch thick, trimmed of external fat
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
⅓ cup dry red wine
1 cup canned tomatoes packed in puree, chopped
⅓ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Why This Recipe Works
Because shoulder chops are not a tough cut of meat, they didn’t need to cook for a long time for the sake of tenderness. We tried a much shorter braise than usual for our lamb chops—just enough to cook the meat. After just 15 to 20 minutes, the lamb was tender, and the much-anticipated sauce we made with the deglazing liquid was delicious.
Before You Begin
Because they are generally leaner, round bone chops, also called arm chops, are preferable for this braise. If available, however, lean blade chops also braise nicely.
Instructions
- Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 12-inch heavy-bottomed nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat. Cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, add chops; sauté until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside.
- Pour fat from pan; return pan to medium heat, adding remaining tablespoon of oil. Add onion; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half, scraping browned bits from pan bottom with wooden spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and olives, then return chops to pan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chops are cooked through but tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer chops to each of four plates. Stir parsley into braising liquid; simmer until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasonings, spoon portion of sauce over each chop, and serve.
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