Pan-seared Lamb Chops With Maple Gravy And Apple Bacon Hash

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large potatoes, baked, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon maple seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• salt and pepper
• 4 boneless lamb chops, 1-inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 apple-bacon hash:.
• 2 cook bacon until crisp and browned. drain on paper towels, reserving bacon fat. heat butter and 2 tbsp bacon fat in a skillet. add potato, onion, garlic, and apple. cook until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. remove from heat and add the seasonings. keep warm.
• 3 lamb chops:.
• 4 heat remaining bacon fat. season lamb, add to pan, and cover. cook, turning occasionally, until done, about 15 minutes. transfer the chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• 5 maple gravy:.
• 6 pour off all but 1 tbsp of pan drippings. whisk in flour and let bubble for 1 minute. whisk in chicken stock, maple syrup, and cream. bring to a boil. cook, whisking often, until mixture reduces and thickens, about 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
• 7 crumble the bacon over the hash. serve with chops and sauce.