Shenandoah Lamb Chops with a Mint Mustard Sauce

Calling all lamb lovers!!  Here is a great recipe for lamb loin chops.....

enjoy the flavor of our local lamb with this tasty sauce.  

Great for a dinner party but easy enough 

for a weeknight dinner.

Sauce Ingredients:

3 tablespoons mint jelly
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil



Coat a heavy bottomed pan with olive oil. Cook the chops over medium high heat for about 4-5 minutes a side.  Transfer to a plate. Whisk the ingredients for  the sauce and pour into the same pan, scraping the bits off the bottom of the saucepan. Cook for a few minutes and pour over the chops. 

We love to serve this dish with couscous and our Endless Summer greens or local organic spinach. 


Bon appetit!

Grass-Fed Lamb Chops....

One of our featured items on special this week are our Virginia raised, grass-fed lamb loin chops. They are extremely tender with a wonderful mild flavor. Along with tasting great they also offer many nutritional benefits that grain fed lamb does not. For a quick and easy dinner we love to throw these chops on the grill after seasoning them with kosher salt and pepper. If you want to get more creative we have a great recipe that is always a hit with guests. The sauce is an amazing accompianment to the lamb loin chops. It is mint jelly jazzed up with a few other ingredients.

Recipe:

3 T mint jelly

1 T white wine vinegar

1T dijon mustard

1/4 cup chicken stock

2T olive oil

and of course Lamb chops

In a small bowl whisk together mint jelly, vinegar, mustard and chicken stock. Set aside while cooking the lamb.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Season lamb chops with kosher salt and pepper. Add the chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Put the chops on a platter and cover loosely with foil to let rest.

Remove the pan from the heat and discard the fat. Add the mint jelly mixture. Set over medium-high heat and cook stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Approximately 2-4 minutes. Pour sauce over chops and serve.

Pick up some of our local fresh spinach and a bottle of wine to complete your meal. We recommend the Siete 7 which is an organic Garnacha/Tempranillo blend from Spain.

Now taking Easter orders....

With Easter right around the corner it is time to place your special order. If you are looking for local lamb we have grass-fed Virginia raised lamb that has been getting great reviews. If a traditional lamb leg is on your Easter menu we can prepare it bone-in or boneless. As always we are happy to provide you with cooking tips. Other items to consider are frenched lamb rack, boneless lamb loin and lamb loin chops. Seder bones are also available for those that pre-order. The following is a list of some of our more popular Easter items:

LAMB LEG (BONE-IN) $9.99/LB
BONELESS LAMB LEG $10.99/LB
SEMI-BONELESS LAMB LEG $10.49/LB
FRENCHED LAMB RACK $23.99/LB
LAMB LOIN CHOPS $16.99/LB
BONELESS LAMB LOIN $22.99/LB
LAMB SHANK $6.99/LB
LAMB TENDERLOIN $24.99/LB
EASTER HAMS..CALL FOR TYPES AND PRICES.

We recommend to pre-order your Easter entree to ensure we'll have it available and ready to go when you arrive. 703-790-8300.

Holiday Pre-Orders...

are picking up as the festivities draw near. If you are still deciding on your menu, we have posted a few popular items below. Please also see our "holiday menu" on the righthand side of this page for other ideas. Why not check one job off your list of things to do, and come in or call us with your special pre-orders today!


Prime Standing Rib Roast - $17.99/lb
We've listed this selection first, as it is always our most popular holiday roast. As a general rule of thumb, we recommend ordering about one bone for every two people you want to serve. See this link for help with preparing your rib roast.

Striploin Roast - $ 14.99
We are featuring the often overlooked Striploin Roast as our Holiday Special this year. If you prefer a leaner cut, this is a great option with a lot of value
We recommend ordering about 1/2 lb/person of this boneless roast. See this link for help with preparing your striploin roast.

Lamb Crown Roast - $26.99/lb
If lamb is your go-to meat over the holidays, and you're looking to make a great impression, then this is the selection for you. Love lamb, but want a simple presentation? We'll offer frenched lamb racks as well, at $24.99/lb. Plan to order about 3 bones per guest. See this link for help with preparing your lamb crown roast.

Berkshire Pork Crown Roast - $15.99/lb
The ever-popular Berkshire pork is available for you in a variety of presentatoins, including boneless loins and frenched racks ($13.99/lb). This particular breed of pork is exceptional in taste and quality- a guaranteed hit at your holiday dinner! We recommend ordering about 1-2 bones/person. See this link for help with preparing your Berkshire pork crown roast.