Location: John R. Park Homestead
Time: August 7th 2011
Event that promotes buying local by showcasing local food and wine. The homestead also has a craft fair displaying artists performing lost arts such as quilting and weaving. Meet local farmers, try local foods, and enjoy the artistic talent in your community!
Great on the grill or under the broiler!
Ingredients
8 lamb chops
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
4 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Serenity’s dried culinary lavender
1 large garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
Directions:
In a saucepan mix the vinegar, sugar, garlic and lavender and bring to a boil stirring constantly then reduce heat and continue to cook over low until the volume is reduce by half and the mixture thickens. Set asice.
Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper then grill or broil for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and serve while hot atop of a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and spinach with the balsamic reduction drizzled over top of the chops.
Grilled asparagus is a perfect side to this easy but elegant dish.
Bon Appetit!