Lamb Chops with Mash

There are few dishes that capture the rustic charm and robust flavours of Lamb Chops with mash. This is the type of meal that you would enjoy on a cold snowy night in a fancy bistro. Amidst the ambiance of loved ones or friends, it would be a memorable experience. Creating this meal at home is perfect for times when you want you a fancy meal at home, but you don’t want to go out. Let’s dive into what makes this dish unique and how to perfect it.

Firstly, this dish can be customized according to your preference, you can select your choice of protein, you can also add your choice of salad to complete the dish. Lamb chops are tender and rich with flavour. It is prepared using simple ingredients on a grill pan, the natural flavours of the lamb are absolutely delicious when paired with creamy mashed potatoes.

The Role of the Mash

The mash potatoes acts as a fancy accessory to the lamb chops. The creaminess of the potatoes complement the buttery flavours. And, as a result, the combinations of these flavours cut through the richness of the meat, adding contrast and depth.

Ingredients

Lamb chops, Potatoes, Celery Salt, Cream Cheese.

Lamb chops has a tender texture with a rich flavour. Choose grass-fed lamb for the best taste. Other favourable pieces of meat include loin chops, rib chops or shoulder chops. Lamb chops offer a beautiful sear on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside.

You can also substitute the cream cheese with heavy cream or sour cream. Celery salt offers a different type of flavour to the potatoes and enhances the flavour. Russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are ideal for this mashed potatoes.

Instructions

Boil the potatoes in a pot of water. After the potatoes have softened up, remove the potatoes from the water. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and mix with sour cream and butter. Add salt and pepper. Set it aside.

Preheat the pot to medium-high. Wash the Lamb Chops and pat dry. Add olive oil. Thereafter, add the lamb chops and brown. This should take 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chops and place onto a plate, then set aside. Cover and let it rest. Add the mashed potatoes on a plate. Add the grilled lamb chops.

What should you Serve with Lamb Chops with Mash?

This recipe should be paired with Garlic bread, naan, baguette. Creamy mashed potatoes goes well with it, also consider serving a salad alongside your relish.

How to Store Lamb Chops with Mash?

Store for three to four days in the refrigerator. If you choose to freeze the the chops, it will last for three months in the freezer. To thaw, remove from freezer and heat on the stove or in the microwave.

Expert tips

There are a few meats that will work well in this recipe. Consider Lamb Shoulder for its rich flavour, its perfect for slow cooking and tenderizes perfectly when braised. Consider adding a splash of red wine to deepen the flavours. Lamb Shanks are another great choice, with plenty of connective tissue that will break down during cooking.  Lamb Ribs, this cut of meat will be really soft compared to Lamb chops. As it is already soft and tender, the cooking time will reduce significantly. Meats that won’t work well in this dish are Lamb Loin or Lamb neck and Lamb Shoulder.