Lamb Lollipops with a Balsamic sauce

I don’t make lamb very often but both Jim and I enjoy lamb now and again. I love this recipe as it’s so easy and packed with flavor. I shared two lamb lollipops with my Dad and he really enjoyed this dish as much as we did. I served the lamb lollipops with mashed potatoes and a salad.

INGREDIENTS

3 Tablespoons olive oil
8 Lamb lollipops
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, use desired amount but can also be left out.

DIRECTIONS

Add olive oil to a large pan. Heat over medium high heat. Season both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper.
Once the pan is hot, sear the chops on each side getting a nice golden brown color. Remove lamb from the heat and place on a plate to rest.
Turn the heat down to medium low. Add the minced garlic to the pan then whisk in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly then add the lamb back into the pan and cook until desired doneness. I only let mine continue to cook for about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Enjoy,
Anne