Cider-Glazed Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb chops glazed with a sweet and savory reduction of apple cider, ginger, and Asian-inspired seasonings. The meat is broiled to perfection and finished with a drizzle of glaze and fresh scallions.
Ingredients
- •1 cup unfiltered apple cider
- •2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
- •2 tablespoons minced garlic
- •3 tablespoons soy sauce
- •3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- •1 tablespoon mild honey
- •8 pieces rib lamb chops (3/4 inch thick), cut from 1 rack
- •1 whole scallion
- •finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Boil cider, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely. Reserve 2 tablespoons glaze for drizzling.
12 min
- 2.
Preheat broiler.
5 min
- 3.
Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt (total). Arrange on rack of a broiler pan and brush top of chops with half of glaze. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 3 minutes. Turn over and brush with remaining glaze, then broil 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer chops to a plate and drizzle with reserved glaze. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with scallion.
15 min
