Description
Tender and flavorful Garlic Brown Sugar Lamb Ribs cooked to perfection with a caramelized garlic and rosemary brown sugar glaze. These succulent ribs are seared in a cast-iron skillet, finished in the oven, and garnished with fresh green onions for a delicious and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Garlic Brown Sugar Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for finishing the lamb ribs after searing.
- Season the lamb ribs: Generously season the lamb ribs with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
- Sear the ribs: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add olive oil. Place the lamb ribs in the skillet and sear them on each side until a golden-brown crust forms, approximately 5 minutes per side.
- Rest the lamb: Remove the seared ribs from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add rosemary and brown sugar: Stir in the chopped fresh rosemary and cook for 30 seconds. Then add brown sugar and chicken broth. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Reduce the sauce: Increase the heat to medium-high and continue stirring the sauce until it thickens slightly and reduces, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Baste and roast: Return the lamb ribs to the skillet. Baste them with the thickened sauce and add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the ribs for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Broil for finishing touch: For a caramelized finish, broil the ribs in the oven for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve and garnish: Remove ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes to lock in juices. Garnish with chopped green onions before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and better searing.
- Resting the meat after cooking helps retain the juices for a tender bite.
- You can adjust the brown sugar quantity to control the sweetness of the sauce.
- Broiling at the end adds a nice caramelized crust but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Garlic Brown Sugar Lamb Ribs, roasted lamb ribs, caramelized lamb ribs, rosemary lamb ribs, lamb rib recipe, oven roasted lamb
