Sautéed Rocky Mountain Lamb Chops with Cherry Port Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender Rocky Mountain lamb chops pan-seared and served with a rich cherry and port wine sauce that balances savory and sweet. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 1 lb) lamb rib chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries
1 cup port wine
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 fresh thyme sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 lamb rib chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add lamb chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and medium-rare. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 2 finely chopped shallots to skillet, sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1/3 cup dried cherries and 1 cup port wine, scraping up browned bits from pan. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until sauce reduces by half and thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 fresh thyme sprigs, cooking for 1 more minute until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Remove thyme, spoon sauce over lamb chops, and serve immediately.