Lamb Chops in Cherry and Port Sauce

By á-30

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 lamb chops
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 shallots (chopped)
• 1/2 cup ruby Port
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 3 tablespoons cherry jam
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mint (chopped)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a pan.
3. Add the lamb chops and cook until they reach the desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side to get a thick chop to medium rare.
4. Set the lamb aside and drain the drippings from the pan.
5. Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute.
6. Add the port, broth, cherries, cherry jam, balsamic vinegar and cardamom and deglaze the pan.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until it thickens to form a sauce, about 6-10 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Pour the sauce over the lamb and garnish with the chopped mint.