Barbadian Stewed Lamb Chops

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Barbadian Stewed Lamb Chops

Barbadian Stewed Lamb Chops

This hearty Bajan (Barbadian) stew is very popular made using Lamb Chops or Pork Chops. Barbadian Stewed Lamb provides a very satisfying meal for lunch or dinner served with mashed potatoes or rice and steamed vegetables. The great thing is that the recipe combines basic seasonings that can be found easily in any kitchen.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 lamb chops, skin-on preferred
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 medium onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sweet peppers, diced
  • 2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme (or substitute 1 tbsp dried thyme)
  • Pepper sauce
  • A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
  • A few dashes of angostura bitters
  • 1 can (14 fl. oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rub pork chops with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then wash and pat dry.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat and then add pork chops. Brown on both sides (about 10 minutes).
  3. Remove pork chops from pan, set aside.
  4. Sauté the onions until they begin to brown, then add the garlic and sweet peppers. Sauté for a couple more minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, nutmeg, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, Angostura bitters, water, and pork chops.
  6. Cover and simmer over low heat until the chops are tender, about one to two hours. Add more water during cooking if necessary.
Adapted from Totally Barbados

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