American Spiced Lamb Loin Chops with Warm Georgia Peach Relish

Servings: 4

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INGREDIENTS

Lamb Loin:

8 American Lamb loin chops, trimmed

1/4  cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

Peach Relish:

6 peaches

3 tablespoons clarified butter

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1 leek, white part only, very thinly sliced

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1/2  cup peach nectar

2 ounces golden raisins 

1/4 cup basil, finely minced



DIRECTIONS

METHOD:

Mix oil with lemon juice or vinegar.  Coat chops well; season. Pan sear in a heavy-bottomed pan or grill to desired doneness.  Place on a rack; let meat rest for 3 minutes.

For Peach Relish:  Rub peaches with clarified butter and sugar.  Place in a pan; roast at 350°F for 12 to 20 minutes until skins start to turn soft.  Peel peaches, then dice.

In a small pan, heat butter.  Add leek; cook until soft. Add brown sugar and vinegar; simmer 2 to 3 minutes.  Add nectar and raisins; simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from stove; mix in basil.  Cool.

To serve:  Arrange chops on a plate or serving platter.  Garnish with Peach Relish.

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board