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Garlic Brown Sugar Lamb Ribs Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Brown Sugar Lamb Ribs recipe features succulent lamb ribs seared to golden perfection, then basted with a flavorful garlic, rosemary, and brown sugar sauce. Finished with oven roasting and a quick broil, these ribs are tender, richly glazed, and garnished with fresh green onions for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

Lamb Ribs

  • 1 lamb rib rack (cut into 3 or 4 servings)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary (for basting and roasting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the lamb ribs after searing.
  2. Season Ribs: Generously season both sides of the lamb ribs with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
  3. Sear Ribs: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil, then place the lamb ribs in the pan. Sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden-brown and flavorful crust forms.
  4. Rest Ribs: Remove the seared ribs from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm and allow juices to redistribute.
  5. Sauté Garlic: Lower the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, to build the sauce base.
  6. Add Rosemary: Stir in chopped fresh rosemary and cook for another 30 seconds to infuse the garlic with herb flavor.
  7. Create Sauce: Add the brown sugar and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Reduce Sauce: Increase heat to medium-high and cook the sauce until it thickens slightly and reduces, approximately 5 to 8 minutes, intensifying the flavors.
  9. Baste and Roast: Return the lamb ribs to the skillet, spoon the flavorful sauce over them, add a few fresh rosemary sprigs, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast ribs for 7 to 10 minutes to finish cooking through.
  10. Broil: After roasting, broil the ribs for 1 to 2 minutes to caramelize the sauce and glaze the ribs beautifully.
  11. Rest and Serve: Remove ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before slicing and serving to add freshness and a mild bite.

Notes

  • Using a cast-iron skillet helps in even searing and can go from stovetop to oven safely.
  • Resting the meat after cooking allows the juices to redistribute, making the ribs juicier and more tender.
  • Broiling at the end helps to caramelize the sauce and adds a nice finish to the ribs.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with beef broth for a richer flavor.
  • Adjust the level of brown sugar to your taste preference for sweetness.

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