Ian Orr Family Favourites 2015-Oven Baked Lamb Chops with Homemade Mint Sauce

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: mint extract

Dried mint is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly while still being a good cooking oil.

Chop garlic and add a pinch of salt to it, then crush it using a knife.

Chop fresh rosemary and add it to the garlic.

Season lamb chops with salt, black pepper, and the garlic-rosemary mixture.

Drizzle olive oil over the lamb chops and rub the marinade into the meat.

Optionally, marinate the lamb for 2 hours or overnight, or cook it immediately.

Squeeze lemon juice over the lamb chops and drizzle with more olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (approximately 400°F).

Place the lamb chops in a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.

While the lamb is baking, chop fresh mint and place it in a small bowl.

Add white vinegar and honey to the chopped mint and mix well to create the mint sauce.

Boil baby potatoes in a pot covered with cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes with a pinch of salt.

Strain the potatoes and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Remove the lamb chops from the oven and serve them with the mint sauce, boiled potatoes, and a simple rocket and tomato salad.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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