FLAVORFUL LAMB CHOPS

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These aren't your ordinary lamb chops. I flavor them with juice squeezed from oranges and limes we grow ourselves plus a generous dash of caraway. The chops always turn out nice and tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
6 lamb loin chops ( about 1-3/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
Fresh orange slices and parsley sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, caraway seeds and orange zest. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add lamb chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from lamb. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops on both sides in oil until a thermometer reads 160°. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chops and keep warm. Add broth and reserved marinade to the skillet; bring to a boil. Return chops to pan; reduce heat. , Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Serve chops with the pan juices. Garnish with oranges and parsley if desired.

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