Lamb Chops With Garlic Chile Confit Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC-CHILE CONFIT

Steps:

• Lamb Chops: Use a sharp knife to trim the fatty outer layer from the rack (or have the butcher do it). Cut rack into individual chops and set aside. Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, season the chops with sesame oil and kosher salt. Place them in the hot skillet in an even layer and sear, flipping several times, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium.
• While the chops are cooking, prepare for plating: Neatly trim the edges of the magnolia leaves and arrange the leaves on a serving platter. Place the Garlic-Chile Confit and wasabi onto the platter. (Reserve the oil for another use.) Grind 1 teaspoon black pepper directly onto a corner of the serving platter. In a condiment bowl, combine the sesame oil and flaky salt; place bowl on serving platter. Remove lamb from the skillet and let rest on wire rack for a few minutes; arrange them on the magnolia leaves before serving.
• In a small saucepan, add garlic and chile. Add enough oil to cover and heat over high heat. When bubbles appear, turn hear to low and cool slowly, uncovered, until garlic is tender and golden, 1-2 hours. Cool; then strain garlic cloves and chile and set aside, reserving oil for another use. (Note: Garlic-Chile Confit can be storied submerged in the oil in a lidded container for several months in the refrigerator.)

RACK OF LAMB PROVENCALE WITH GARLIC CONFIT

Steps:

• To Make Garlic Confit:.
• Separate garlic into cloves. Slice root end off each clove but do not peel.
• Place in saucepan, cover with water and bring to boil.
• Boil 5 minutes. Drain and slip garlic out of its skin; it will come out easily.
• Heat butter in skillet on low heat, add garlic cloves, cover and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until garlic is golden (about 10 minutes). Reserve garlic and skillet for sauce.
• To Pepare the Lamb Racks:.
• Cut away last 2 inches of fat and meat from bones. Trim remaining fat; cut racks in half.
• In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, rosemary, thyme, parsley, breadcrumbs, oil, salt and pepper. Pat over lamb racks.
• Preheat oven to 400 deg. F.
• Place lamb on a rack over roasting pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices are slightly pink. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• To Make Sauce:.
• In the reserved skillet, add red wine, vinegar and sugar. Reduce until glazed (about 3 minutes). Add stock and butter and boil until slightly thickened. Scatter in garlic confit and parsley.
• To Serve:.
• Slice lamb down into chops, spoon on a little sauce and garnish with garlic confit.
• Serve with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
• Open your bottle(s) of wine, pour liberally, and enjoy!

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH SPICY CHILI-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, cilantro, oregano, cumin and garlic powder in small bowl. Coat lamb chops with spice mixture. Place lamb chops in glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add red wine, beef stock and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking until melted after each addition.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil lamb chops to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb and serve.