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Five seared lamb chops in a silver skillet with fresh mint leaves.
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Reverse Seared Lamb Chops (Mint Marinated)

Cook the most delicious and juicy lamb chops every single time using the reverse seared method. Marinated in mint sauce, the lamb loin chops come out so flavorful and cooked with just the right amount of pink inside. This is a fool proof recipe that is easy to master!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, british
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating time 3 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 to 3 servings
Calories 664kcal

Ingredients

For the mint marinade

  • ¼ cup mint sauce (4 tablespoons)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • generous pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil

For the lamb

  • 12 ounces lamb loin chops (350g or 5 chops)
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Mix together the ingredients for the mint marinade in a large dish or ziplock bag.
  • Add the lamb chops to the marinate and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
  • Half an hour before cooking, remove the lamb from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 275F / 135c.
  • Place the lamb chops on to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 110F / 43c. About 15 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat.
  • Once the temperature is reached, remove the chops from the oven and set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and heat on a high heat.
  • Once hot, sear the chops on each side for a couple of minutes til browned.
  • Let rest before serving.

Notes

  • Let the lamb come up to room temperature before cooking in the oven. Take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For best results, use an instant read thermometer for the perfect doneness.
  • Use a heavy bottomed or cast iron skillet to sear the lamb chops. It will heat more evenly for the perfect even color.
  • Let the skillet get super hot before adding the lamb chops to sear.
  • Let the lam rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, this allows the meat to relax to make it extra juicy and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg