Basic Sear-Roasted Lamb Loin Chops Recipe

• 4 lamb loin chops (1 1/4 inches thick)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels, then season generously all over with salt and pepper.
3. Place a thin film of oil in the bottom of a large ovenproof frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until smoking.
4. Add the lamb chops and cook undisturbed until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
5. Flip and cook undisturbed until the second side is golden brown and crusty, about 3 minutes more.
6. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the chops register 130 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer for medium rare, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and transfer the chops to a cutting board or serving platter.
8. Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

loin chops, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/basic-sear-roasted-lamb-loin-chops-28802 (may not work)