Recipe For Lamb Chops In Cast Iron Skillet
Meanwhile heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it starts smoking.
Recipe for lamb chops in cast iron skillet. Lay chops down on the flat side cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute then carefully place the lamb chops in the pan leaving a little space between them. Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on medium high heat until very hot.
Put the lamb chops in a single layer in a 13 by 9 inch glass dish. Place lamb chops in the pan 2 or 3 at a time and sear for five minutes on each side. Add salt and pepper to both sides of the chops.
In a large skillet brown lamb chops in oil. Cover the bowl refrigerate and marinade for at least thirty minutes. Generously season chops with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.
Let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and simmer for 30 35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness for medium rare a thermometer should read 135. Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Place in skillet and cook until chops reach 130 degrees on an instant read thermometer about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
Pat dry and season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat until nearly smoking 3. Stand the chops up fat edge down in the heated skillet.