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Rosemary Garlic Pastured Lamb Chops

Elegant, easy, and perfect for a special meal — pastured lamb chops seared with garlic, rosemary, and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Serves
4
Rosemary Garlic Pastured Lamb Chops

Marinate your lamb!

Pastured lamb is lean and full-flavored — a marinade seasons it through, adds moisture, and its acid gently tenderizes the meat while mellowing lamb's natural richness. It makes an especially big difference before grilling chops, steaks, or kebabs.

Get our easy lamb marinades

Ingredients

  • 8 Queen City Farm pastured lamb chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat lamb chops dry and rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear lamb chops for 3–4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Add butter and baste briefly while cooking to your preferred doneness.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  5. 5

    Finish with an extra squeeze of lemon, if desired.

Notes

Farm tip: Lamb is best when not overcooked — aim for a warm pink center for the most tender bite.

Serving suggestion: Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, or a simple couscous salad.

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