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Juicy Mutton Burra Chops, Pan-Seared with Mint Butter

Mutton burra chops seared in a heavy pan and finished with a mint-garlic butter that melts into the crust.

Total time
35 m
15 m hands-on
Serves
3
generously
Difficulty
Easy
stovetop
Pan sear
Mint butter
key detail

Raw materials

The Meatigo product this recipe is built on. Everything else is pantry.

Meatigo mutton burra chops, 420 g pack
Mutton Burra Chops
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Ingredients

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Mint butter

Method

5 steps. Read it through before you start.

  1. 01
    Mix the butter

    Mash the butter with mint, garlic and lemon zest. Chill.

  2. 02
    Season

    Dry the chops and season with salt and pepper. Rest at room temperature 20 minutes.

  3. 03
    Sear

    Heat oil in a heavy pan. Sear the chops for 4 minutes per side with the garlic.

  4. 04
    Cook through

    Lower the heat, cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until tender and cooked through.

  5. 05
    Finish

    Rest 5 minutes and top with mint butter.

Questions

Why cover the pan?+

It finishes the thicker pieces gently without burning the crust.

Can I grill?+

Yes, over medium-high heat.

Can I make the butter ahead?+

Yes. It keeps a week in the fridge.

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