How to make baby lamb chops the way my parents did?

[Anonymous]

By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, we make this recipe for brunch at least once a month and it's a huge hit - very simple, very delicious.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herb-roasted-lamb-chops-351253

This recipes does sound delicious--thanks much!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

I posted above that lamb chops were a common dinner in my house in the 1970s. Based on this pp's description, we ate loin chops. I think that cut was commonly sold in grocery stores back then because I know my mom would not have sought out something particularly exotic or expensive .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

They aren't babies..they are young but usually 6-8 months old. Pigs are usually 5-6 months old as a comparison. Some people don't eat lamb because they think of the tiny cute newborns..but those aren't very meaty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

Lamb chops come in several sizes. It is not uncommon for people to use the word "baby" to describe the smaller size of something, even when it is not in fact related to infancy.

It is also not at all uncommon to see rib chops sold in packages of 2 or 4, already separated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

They aren't babies..they are young but usually 6-8 months old. Pigs are usually 5-6 months old as a comparison. Some people don't eat lamb because they think of the tiny cute newborns..but those aren't very meaty.

"A lamb is a sheep that is under one year old, and is known for its delicate flavor and tender flesh. Young lamb is slaughtered between 6 and 8 weeks - it is the palest of all lamb. Spring (also called early or summer lamb) is 3 to 5 months old."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By definition lamb chops are babies. So there are no baby lamb chops. Also, there are 2 types of chops: loin chops which are sold individual and are triangular in shape and are essentially little t bones or porterhouses and rib chops which are usually sold as a rack or half rack (a rack is actually both sides of ribs).

They aren't babies..they are young but usually 6-8 months old. Pigs are usually 5-6 months old as a comparison. Some people don't eat lamb because they think of the tiny cute newborns..but those aren't very meaty.

"A lamb is a sheep that is under one year old, and is known for its delicate flavor and tender flesh. Young lamb is slaughtered between 6 and 8 weeks - it is the palest of all lamb. Spring (also called early or summer lamb) is 3 to 5 months old."

The lamb you are getting at Costco or Giant isn't Spring Lamb or Young Lamb: That's incredibly expensive and I haven't seen it for sale outside of Europe or in an upscale restaurant. As I said it is under a year old but it's usually 6 months.

[Anonymous]

ugh totally craving lamb chops now