{"id":22170,"date":"2015-12-24T22:39:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-25T03:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=22170"},"modified":"2025-01-30T17:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T22:45:51","slug":"roasted-peppercorn-lamb-shoulder-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/roasted-peppercorn-lamb-shoulder-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Peppercorn Lamb Shoulder Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22173\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Baked-Lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Lamb shoulder chops\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Baked-Lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Baked-Lamb-shoulder-chops-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Baked-Lamb-shoulder-chops-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wishing everyone a joyful and festive holiday season!<\/p>\n<p>Isn&#8217;t December just magical? For me, it\u2019s extra special because it\u2019s my birthday month! This year, we\u2019re having a green Christmas with gorgeous weather: no snow yet, and the temperature hasn\u2019t even dipped below zero. We\u2019re definitely enjoying it with no complaints.<\/p>\n<p>The other day, I decided to switch things up for dinner. I don\u2019t cook lamb often since I\u2019m not the biggest fan, but I was getting bored of chicken and wanted to try something different. I picked up some lamb shoulder chops and thought why not?<\/p>\n<p>I marinated them with a fragrant herb blend and roasted them in the oven. The result? Tender, flavorful lamb chops that paired beautifully with creamy mushroom risotto. I have to admit, it turned out so good that I just might start cooking lamb more often.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Lamb-shoulder-chops-baked.jpg\" alt=\"Lamb-shoulder chops baked\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Lamb-shoulder-chops-baked.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Lamb-shoulder-chops-baked-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinated Lamb shoulder chops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22176\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/marinated-lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg\" alt=\"marinated lamb shoulder chops\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/marinated-lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/marinated-lamb-shoulder-chops-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/marinated-lamb-shoulder-chops-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking in the skillet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22177\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/pan-frying-lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg\" alt=\"pan frying lamb shoulder chops\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/pan-frying-lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/pan-frying-lamb-shoulder-chops-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/pan-frying-lamb-shoulder-chops-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Making the gravy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22175\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/making-gravy.jpg\" alt=\"making gravy\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/making-gravy.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/making-gravy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/making-gravy-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Baked-Lamb-shoulder-chops.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Roasted Lamb Shoulder Chops<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">4 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lamb shoulder chops- 4 pieces<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]To make the marinade[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garlic- 3 cloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Rosemary- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Thyme- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole black Pepper corns- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground cumin 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Light Olive oil- 3 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lemon juice-1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- a few pinches<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making the gravy[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken stock or beef stock- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cornstarch- 1 tbsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Freshly ground pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Other ingredients[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Light Olive oil- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Freshly ground pepper- to garnish over roasted lamb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Preheat the oven to 400 F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a food processor, coarsely grind all the ingredients mentioned &#8216;to make the marinade&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spread a few pinches of salt on all the lamb chops.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spread the marinade over the lamb shoulder chops and refrigerate for 2 hrs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place an oven safe skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the marinated lamb chops on the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Flip it over and cook for another 3 more minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Take the skillet off the stove and place it in the preheated oven and roast for first 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">(Wear gloves) After 10 minutes, flip the chops over and roast for another 10 more minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Take the skillet from the oven and place it over high heat on the stove.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the roasted lamb chops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over high heat. Do not let the liquid in the skillet dry out completely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Transfer the chops to a plate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Into the liquid in the skillet, add 1 cup chicken stock or beef stock, combine well to the liquid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Combine 1 tbsp cornstarch in 2 tbsp water and add to the skillet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add freshly ground pepper and salt if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Combine well and let the gravy thicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Take the skillet off the stove.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I served the lamb chops with Mushroom risotto and salad. You could also serve with rice pilaf, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">On a plate, place risotto on the centre of the plate. Place roasted lamb chops over the risotto and pour the gravy over the chops. Serve while it&#8217;s warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wishing everyone a joyful and festive holiday season! Isn&#8217;t December just magical? For me, it\u2019s extra special because it\u2019s my birthday month! This year, we\u2019re having a green Christmas with gorgeous weather: no snow yet, and the temperature hasn\u2019t even dipped below zero. We\u2019re definitely enjoying it with no complaints. The other day, I decided &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22173,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,1288,91],"tags":[1004],"class_list":["post-22170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lamb","category-low-carb-recipes","category-main-dish-for-lunch-or-dinner","tag-lamb","course-main"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22170"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32967,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22170\/revisions\/32967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}