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Southwestern Lamb Chops

By: Margaret Pache  
"'This flavorful yet not too spicy sauce for tender lamb is our family's favorite,' informs Margaret Pache of Mesa, Arizona. 'It's tasty with any choice of grilled meat,' she adds."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped*
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 3/4 cup halved, sliced sweet onion
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup fresh orange sections
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 8 lamb loin chops (1-inch thick)

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, jalapeno, cumin, salt if desired and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture begins to simmer. Stir in onion.
  2. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in oranges and cilantro; keep warm.
  3. Grill the lamb chops, covered, over medium-hot heat for 12-14 minutes, turning once, or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F rare; 160 degrees F, medium-well; or 170 degrees F, well done. Serve with orange sauce.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 274 calories, 9 g fat (0 saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fruit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by likesacookie 
This was a truly fantastic recipe. It was unique and like a party on the tongue. DP doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by Preston Moore 
My love this recipe and I do not care for lamp. My wife who love lamp, want me to cook it again MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by Vicki 
Awesome. Really good. My first time doing lamb chops too! Just make sure to increase cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by Braxton Howard 
Most of the family liked these, but i wasn't impressed with the sauce. Just too much orange... MORE

 
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