Sweet & Sour Lamb Rib Chops

Ingredients:

6-8 lamb rib chops

2Tbsp butter

60ml balsamic vinegar

3Tbsp honey

2 cloves garlic, crushed

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Salt

Pepper

Method:

1.Combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, basil thyme and red pepper flakes in a small pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

2.Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened.

3.Season rib chops with salt and pepper.

4.In a heavy based pan, melt the butter and add the lamb chops. Seal both sides until golden brown. You may transfer the chops to a griddle or leave them in the pan.

5.Pour the sweet and sour glaze over the pork chops making sure to cover them completely. Grill for a further 2 minutes turning them half way.

6.Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Lamb & Mutton SA and supported by the red meat industry of SA. Visit cookingwithlamb.com for more inspiration.