Name: Lamb Chops with Anise
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 rib lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree; 1 teaspoon anise seeds; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Pinch sugar; 2 tablespoons water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Season both sides of lamb chops with salt and pepper. Press thyme into chops. Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet. Sear chops for a minute on each side.
Lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how well you like your chops done. Turn the chops occasionally while they cook. Remove them to a plate and set aside; discard almost all of the fat. Add garlic, anise seeds, balsamic vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Scrape up juices and reduce until syrupy. Off heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over chops.

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Lamb Chops with Anise

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