Lambettes' Chops A L'orange

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lamb chops, 1 . 25-inch to 1 . 5-inch thick
• 2 -3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup apple, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 orange slices, thin

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a large, deep oven-proof skillet, brown chops in hot oil over medium high heat. cook 3-4 minutes per side. season with salt & pepper. remove chops & set aside, leaving drippings in skillet.
• 3 saute rice in drippings until golden brown, stirring constantly. stir in water and orange juice. bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat, stir in apple, raisins, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
• 5 arrange chops on top of mixture. cover with foil. bake for 40 minutes. remove foil. arrange orange slices on chops and bake uncovered for 10 minutes longer.