Pan Grilled Lamb Chops

Total Time: 46 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lamb chops, 1/2 to 1 inch thick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon oil

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle the salt, thyme and pepper on the lamb chops.
• 2 let sit on counter top for 30 minutes.
• 3 place oil in large cast iron skillet (or heavy stainless steel skillet) and heat until medium hot.
• 4 place chops in the pan, placing them so they don't touch each other.
• 5 cook each side slowly (lower heat if necessary) until nice and golden brown on each side.
• 6 this will take about 4 minutes per side.
• 7 cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.
• 8 turn off the heat, and let the chops sit for about 8- 10 minutes, depending on thickness of chops.
• 9 after removing chops, you can de-glaze the pan with a little water, wine or broth and a touch of butter and serve as a sauce.