Original Receipt from J.Salmon 'Favourite Shropshire Recipes'LAMB IN CREAM SAUCE
A country house recipe for lamb chops served in a herb-flavoured cream sauce.
4 large lamb chops, wiped and trimmed
1 oz. butter 2 onions, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons flour
8 fl. oz. lamb stock
4 fl. oz. single cream
Salt and black pepper
1 dessertspoon fresh chopped herbs - parsley, thyme, rosemary, etc.
Parsley sprigs to garnish
Dust the chops with a little seasoned flour and fry in the butter on both sides to seal. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Fry the onion in the remaining fat until lightly golden, then stir in the flour. Add the stock, a little at a time, stirring between each addition, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream, seasoning and herbs. Add the chops, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley sprigs and accompanied by creamed potatoes, peas and carrots. Serves 4.