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Garlic Brown Sugar Lamb Ribs Recipe

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Delicious garlic brown sugar lamb ribs cooked to perfection with a savory and sweet sauce, enhanced with fresh rosemary and garlic. This recipe involves searing the ribs for a golden crust, simmering a flavorful garlic and brown sugar sauce, and finishing in the oven for tender, juicy results. Garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh touch, it’s an ideal dish for a special dinner or hearty meal.

Ingredients

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Lamb Ribs

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

Sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for finishing the ribs in the oven.
  2. Season: Season the lamb ribs generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
  3. Sear: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil, then place lamb ribs in the pan. Sear ribs on both sides for about 5 minutes each until they develop a golden-brown crust.
  4. Transfer: Remove the ribs from the skillet and place them on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
  5. Sauté: Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Sauce: Stir in the chopped fresh rosemary and cook for another 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Reduce: Increase heat to medium-high and continue stirring the sauce until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  8. Baste: Return the lamb ribs to the skillet and baste them thoroughly with the sauce. Add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to the pan.
  9. Oven Finish: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the ribs for 7 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and meat to tenderize. Then broil for 1 to 2 minutes to caramelize the top.
  10. Serve: Remove ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a cast-iron skillet for best searing and oven transfer.
  • Letting the meat rest before slicing ensures juicy ribs.
  • Broiling at the end caramelizes the brown sugar glaze for added flavor.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different taste or dietary preference.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar for sweeter or less sweet ribs.

Keywords: garlic lamb ribs, brown sugar lamb ribs, seared lamb ribs, rosemary lamb ribs, savory sweet ribs, easy lamb recipe

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