Lamb Loin Braised In Milk

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless lamb chops (1.5 lbs.)
• coarse salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 5 sprigs thyme, plus
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 begin by heating the oil over medium heat.
• 2 season the lamb chops and then cook for three minutes on each side or until the meat is browned.
• 3 remove from skillet and put on a baking sheet.
• 4 drain fat from skillet and return to low heat.
• 5 place lamb back in the skillet and then add the milk and thyme sprigs.
• 6 bring this to a boil over high heat, cover and reduce the heat to low.
• 7 simmer for 22 minutes, then turn lamb and simmer for 22 more minutes.
• 8 remember the heat should be on low.
• 9 remove lamb to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
• 10 return skillet to medium heat and bring juices to a boil.
• 11 pour whisked combination of water and cornstarch into the skillet and bring together to a boil for just 1 minute.
• 12 you can use a food processor to puree the gravy or if you don't mind it lumpy just serve it as is poured over the meat.