Mongolian Lamb Chops

Theophan

I don't usually like to "cover up" the flavor of lamb with a sweet sauce, but once in a while I really love this recipe.  It's perfectly ordinary grilled lamb chops, but then dipped in a sauce of apricot preserves, white wine, lemon juice, teriyaki sauce and cayenne.  It came from an Atlanta restaurant from 1983 (don't know if it's still there or not) called "Midnight Sun," printed in Gourmet magazine, which I loved for decades.

johnmitchell

That sounds and looks delicious.. I have just bought a whole lamb and will definitely try this on some of the chops. What sides did you serve ?

Theophan

johnmitchell said:

That sounds and looks delicious.. I have just bought a whole lamb and will definitely try this on some of the chops. What sides did you serve ?

Thanks for the kind words!  I'm afraid that it was a "quick and dirty" meal for me alone (my wife hates lamb), so I didn't really make sides.  I made a quick salad of artichoke hearts and had some toast.  If I were serving it to others, I surely would have rice, maybe a green vegetable with a little tamari on it or something.  If you're asking, you're probably better at sides than I am!  

SmokeyLopey

This is why I don't post my cooks: mine are so mundane and you folks are killing it! I've made wonderful lamb chops with rosemary, thyme, butter, S&P....but who hasn't? These are amazing and will encourage me to up my game. Thanks for sharing!

Theophan

SmokeyLopey said:

This is why I don't post my cooks: mine are so mundane ... I've made wonderful lamb chops with rosemary, thyme, butter, S&P....but who hasn't?...

What's better than lamb with rosemary, thyme, butter and S&P?  Post away!  I've posted a few things that were more exotic than my usual cooks, but I've also posted lots of things that are "mundane," and even some FAILS!  It's just nice to feel like we all share an interest with each other, get a little feedback.  Thanks for yours!

CigarCityEgger

Great looking Lamb @Theophan! 

Stormbringer

Outstanding! I'm doing this.

YukonRon

The lamb recipies I have cooked from this forum are unbelievably delicious every time.
I think for me, who likes cooking lamb for our son, this will definitely ring the bell.
Your post looks awesome as always. Thank you for sharing.

BGEChicago

That is about as perfect as perfect gets!!!

Theophan

I don't always make it the recipe's way--this time, for example, I added more teriyaki.  But for those who are interested in making it and would like the original recipe, here it is:

Mongolian Lamb Chops, The Midnight Sun

INGREDIENTS

8 4 oz. lamb chops 1" thick 

Sauce:

2 cups apricot preserves 

1/2 cup dry white wine 

4 Tb fresh lemon juice 

2 tsp bottled teriyaki sauce 

1/8 tsp cayenne (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS

In a small stainless steel or enameled saucepan combine the preserves, wine, lemon juice, teriyaki sauce and cayenne, reduce the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, to about 3/4 cup, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and broil them under a preheated broiler about 4" from the heat for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, or until they're done to taste.

With tongs, dip the lamb chops in the sauce and transfer them to a heated platter. Serve the remaining sauce in a small serving bowl.

bgebrent

Excellent!  Looks fantastic .