Lamb Chops (Or Cutlets) W/Caramelized Garlic

• 8 (4 ounce) lamb chops (or cutlets, ea weighing approx 4 oz)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 14 cup olive oil
• 24 garlic cloves
• 2 ounces red wine

1. Rinse & clean lamb chops (or cutlets), pat dry, season w/salt & pepper & set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
3. Fry garlic cloves till just starting to caramelize a golden brown & remove from skillet using a slotted spoon.
4. In the same skillet, fry lamb chops (or cutlets) on both sides in the oil (The meat should be slightly pink in the center when cooked & cook time will vary w/the thickness of the meat, so take care not to overcook).
5. Remove chops (or cutlets) to a warmed platter & pour off any excess olive oil in the skillet.
6. De glaze the pan drippings w/2 oz red wine & briefly return the garlic cloves to the pan to rewarm slightly in the juices.
7. Ladle the pan juices & garlic cloves over the lamb chops (or cutlets) & serve immediately.

lamb chops, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, red wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-chops-or-cutlets-w-caramelized-garlic-227081 (may not work)