Best Lamb Loin Chops in a Skillet
by Chef Buck
Transform lamb loin chops into an impressive dinner centrepiece using your slow cooker. This adapted recipe combines affordable cuts of lamb with aromatic rosemary and garlic for a flavourful, tender result. Perfect for special occasions or midweek suppers, these chops cook gently in the slow cooker, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender whilst the herbs infuse throughout. Serve alongside quick-cooking vegetables for a memorable meal that requires minimal kitchen time
Watch: Best Lamb Loin Chops in a Skillet
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Original method: 10-12 minutes in skillet
Ingredients
Main
- 800 g Lamb loin chops, trimmed of excess fat
4 chops, approximately 200g each
Flavourings
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs, whole sprigs
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking to preserve flavour
About 15g total
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking
Seasoning
- 3 g Salt
To taste
- 2 g Black pepper
To taste, freshly ground
Liquid
- 120 ml Beef or lamb stock
Use less liquid than traditional recipes as slow cooker retains moisture
Cooking
- 15 ml Olive oil
For browning meat in frying pan
Method
- 1
Pat the lamb loin chops dry with kitchen paper and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
~5 mins - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, sear the lamb chops for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not skip this step as it develops flavour crucial to the dish.
~8 minsTip: Browning is essential for depth of flavour, even though chops will finish cooking in the slow cooker
- 3
Transfer the browned lamb chops to your slow cooker. Pour the stock around (not over) the chops.
~3 mins - 4
Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours, or on High for 2.5 hours, until the lamb is very tender.
~4 hrsTip: Check after 3.5 hours on Low to ensure meat is not becoming too dry. Loin chops are lean cuts.
- 5
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the crushed garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs to the slow cooker. This preserves their fresh flavour.
~30 minsTip: Adding fresh herbs at the end prevents them becoming bitter or losing their aromatic qualities
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the lamb chops hot, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig if desired, alongside quick-cooking vegetables or a simple salad.
~5 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Cooking on High will take approximately 2.5 hours instead of 4 hours on Low. Loin chops are lean cuts, so monitor them closely to prevent them drying out. They should be tender and cooked through but still moist
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