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Provençal Braised Lamb Chops

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Provençal Braised Lamb Chops

Provençal Braised Lamb Chops

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Equipment

  • - Dutch Oven: Essential for slow braising and even heat distribution during the lamb cooking process.

  • - Meat Tenderizer & Mallet: Useful for tenderizing lamb chops to ensure they are ready to be seasoned and seared properly.

  • - Oven-Safe Splatter Shield: To protect against splatter when browning the meat in a high-heat pan before braising.

  • - Meat Thermometer: Crucial for ensuring the lamb chops reach the desired level of doneness without overcooking them.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: For searing the lamb chops, imparting a rich flavor and perfect crust.

  • - Stainless Steel Knife Set: For efficiently cutting or portioning the lamb and any accompanyring ingredients.

  • - Roasting Pan with Rack: Ideal for roasting vegetables that complement the Provençal Lamb Chops recipe, such as potatoes or artichokes.

  • - Immersion Blender: To prepare a rich, flavorful braising liquid, ensuring smooth integration of ingredients and herbs.

  • - High-Quality Chef's Knife: For precise cutting tasks and general kitchen use.

  • - Non-Stick Baking Sheet or Silicone Mat: Useful for preparing any dish requiring baking, ensuring easy cleanup and preventing sticking.

Ingredients

  • 4 (1/2-inch-thick) lamb shoulder chops (1 3/4 pounds total)

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise (1/4 cup)

  • 2 medium onions, sliced (4 cups)

  • 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine

  • 1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes

  • 3 large thyme sprigs

  • 1/3 cup oil-cured black olives

  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Pat chops dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total). Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. Brown chops in 2 batches, turning once, about 4 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a plate.
3

Instruction 3

Add onions, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits, then remove from heat.
4

Instruction 4

Peel potatoes and slice about 1/8 inch thick. Scatter half of potatoes in a shallow 3-quart baking dish, then top with half of onions. Scatter garlic, thyme, and olives over onions, then top with lamb chops. Repeat layering remaining potatoes and onions, then pour wine, broth, and meat juices over top.
5

Instruction 5

Bake, uncovered, basting top with juices once or twice, until potatoes are tender and browned on top and meat is tender when pierced with tip of a knife, about 1 1/2 hours.
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