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Swedish Braised Lamb Chops in Lingonberry-Currant Sauce

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • Jam Ingredients:
  • 2 2/3 cups frozen black currants defrosted
  • 2/3 cup frozen lingonberries defrosted
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
  • 3 lbs. lamb chops center cut loin chops
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup tart berry jam
  • 1 thinly sliced onion

Instructions

  • To make jam:
  • Combine currants, lingonberries and water in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add sugar and lemon juice. Cook on a high simmer until thickened to jam consistency, stirring frequently, about 35 minutes.
  • To make lamb:
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the garlic, black pepper, rosemary and lamb chops. Toss to combine and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a deep skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add lamb chops and sear on high heat until browned on both sides.
  • Pour out the oil, but save it for later use.
  • Add chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the saved oil in a skillet. Add onion and cook until caramelized and golden brown.
  • Remove lamb chops from skillet and add jam. Boil on high heat for 5 minutes. The sauce will have thickened to a rich & thick gravy.
  • Reduce heat to low. Return meat to skillet and coat the chops with the sauce. Add caramelized onions and stir to combine.
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