Red Wine Lamb Chops 4 1000
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Cooking | Lamb Chops with Red Wine… deep, delicious holiday flavours with Big Banyan Wines

Red Wine Lamb Chops 4 1000“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.”
Jalaluddin Rumi

These Lamb Chops with Red Wine turned out to be the best I’ve ever made. And I thought lamb chops were difficult to make. The simplest of ingredients – rosemary, garlic, and a limited edition Shiraz from Big Banyan Wines came together ever so beautifully to create this dish with so much character & loads of depth. Minimal fuss … & it was love at first bite!

Red Wine Lamb Chops 2As I have always say, it’s simple, good quality ingredients that make any dish shine, and this was no different. The wine really sang out loud! Then again, garlic & rosemary are one of my favourite savoury pairings, in fact most of my breads have the two. I use copious amounts of garlic in my food, and I think it’s the best ingredient ever! Red Wine Lamb Chops ingredientsAnd then there’s wine…

If I talk about wine, I am far from a wine connoisseur, yet I do enjoy a good wine. In addition, I find the very idea of cooking with wine very therapeutic; very engaging actually because it always surprises. I love cooking and baking with red wine because it feels like a celebration, romanticizing the very idea of serving food. The red has a character that I like!

Red Wine Lamb Chops 6 1000The ruby red Shiraz is one of my favourites. As they say at Big Banyan, “Because of its strong character Shiraz is considered the ‘man’ among wines. Its distinct, robust personality is unmistakable, making it a powerful wine among of the ‘big reds’. Its aromas burst alive in warmer temperatures, like Australia and India. So open a bottle and explore the deepest, darkest recesses of our wine’s soul.”Chocolate Berry Wine Fallen Gateau 2 1000

Strawberry Wine Jam 3 1000You might remember the Chocolate Berry Wine Fallen Gateau I did last year around the same time. It is one of my favourite holiday desserts, and the spiced jam is an exciting jam! Using the red this time in a savoury way was equally fun! The colours and flavours just popped. Deep, delicious, well balanced flavours in the lamb chops. Above all, so simple to make.Red Wine Lamb Chops 7

 How do you like to cook with wine? Do you enjoy it too?

Red Wine Lamb Chops 4 1000

Lamb Chops with Red Wine

These Lamb Chops with Red Wine turned out to be the best I've ever made. Rosemary, garlic, and a limited edition Shiraz from Big Banyan Wines came together ever so beautifully to create this dish with so much character and loads of depth.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetiser, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 750 g lamb chops {8-10 chops}
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Shiraz, Big Banyan Wines
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Few sprigs rosemary bruised
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • Smoked sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

To finish

  • 1 tbsp clarified butter/ghee
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Few sprigs rosemary
  • 6-8 cloves garlic

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Whisk all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
  • Pat dry the lamb chops, rub in the marinade gently. Leave covered in the fridge for 4-6 hours, better still overnight.

To finish

  • Heat the clarified butter /ghee in a heavy bottom pan.
  • Over high heat, sear the chops on both sides. Pour over the marinade and drizzle with honey. Let the marinade bubble and reduce a little.
  • Transfer to a heat proof casserole. Cook in microwave covered on high power for 5 minutes / or until done.
  • Return to the pan, throw in fresh rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves. Cook until the wine reduces to a nice thick sauce and coats the chops. Taste and adjust seasoning if required.
  • Serve with a sautéed broccoli salad, grilled onion rings and fresh rocket greens. Of course a glass of Shiraz on the side!

About me: I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer and photographer. Food is my passion - baking, cooking, developing recipes, making recipes healthier, using fresh seasonal produce and local products, keeping a check on my carbon footprint and being a responsible foodie! I enjoy food styling, food photography, recipe development and product reviews. I express this through my food photographs which I style and the recipes I blog. My strength lies in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. Baking in India, often my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients, and this has now become a platform to get creative on. I enjoy cooking immensely as well.

One Comment

  • Carlos At Spoonabilities

    It’s always a joy to see your recipes, stories, and photos. I love lamb, and I’m always looking for new ways to eat lamb. This recipe looks and sounds amazing, and Shiraz is my favorite red wine and wine makes the cooking so fun!
    Happy New Year!
    Question – Do you have any picture of your set up behind your shots? I would love to see and learn how to do it?

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