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Lamb Shoulder Chops are so juicy and flavorful, plus they’re super easy to prepare. This is a guaranteed go-to, no-fail recipe.

Lamb Shoulder Chops are best served with Mashed Potatoes and Garden Salad.

Lamb Shoulder Chops are naturally more flavorful. The general lamb meat has a strong gamy taste to it and requires extra effort to bring out the right flavors. With Lamb Shoulder Chops, the cooking process is much simpler, while providing an outstanding dish.

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How to Cook the Lamb Shoulder Chops

Marinate the lamb with garlic, seasoning, rosemary and oil. Preheat the skillet on very high heat and add lamb to the skillet. Cook on both sides for about 6 minutes.

To cook lamb shoulder chop in an oven, use a cast iron skillet. Brown both sides to a nice crust. Place it in an oven for the remainder of the cooking time.

To verify the readiness of the chops – they should be cooked to 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well done.

How to Grill Lamb Shoulder Chops

Place the marinated lamb shoulder chops on a preheated grill to 450°F. Grill the lamb on each side for 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cut and how well you want the meat to be done.

Other Lamb Recipes to Try

• Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops – Lamb steaks in garlic and herbs
• Lamb Kabobs – Lamb and veggie skewers
• Roasted Lamb – Roasted leg of lamb
• Uzbek Plov with Lamb – Rice dish with lamb

Recipe

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin Lamb Shoulder Chops are so juicy and flavorful, plus they’re super easy to prepare. This is a guaranteed go-to, no-fail recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shoulder chops
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 oz fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Prepare all ingredients for the lamb shoulder chops recipe.
• Chop garlic and break down the fresh rosemary; combine with oil, salt and pepper in a large ziplock bag.
• Add lamb shoulder chops into the seasoning and leave it to marinate for at least an hour.
• Preheat the skillet on high heat. Remove all seasoning from the lamb shoulder chops and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side. To verify the readiness of the chops – they should be cooked to 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well done
• Let lamb shoulder chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 450 Calories from Fat 198 % Daily Value* Fat 22g34%Saturated Fat 6g30%Trans Fat 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 183mg61%Sodium 199mg8%Potassium 862mg25%Carbohydrates 2g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 0.04g0%Protein 58g116% Vitamin A 104IU2%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 54mg5%Iron 5mg28% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.