Can Lamb Shoulder Chops be treated the same way as a steak?

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I am confused about cooking method (dry vs wet heat) and timing of lamb shoulder chops.
According to foodnetwork, lamb shoulder is a tough cut, that is suited for slow cooking like braising, but also from them Pan-Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops shows that I can cook them similar to a steak?
As for why I am looking at lamb shoulder chops, well, it's half the price of a lamb loin/rib over here.

Sarah BDnO · Answer

I confirm, I regularly grill lamb chops in a pan (or even better, on a barbecue) and it is delicious! Of course it won't be as soft as a piece of meat that you slow-cooked for hours, but it is not hard either. It should be cooked quickly, 3-4 minuts on each side, I imagine that it will get hard if you overcook them. You can indeed also marinate them before, which will make them more tender and tastier.

Answered by Sarah BDnO on March 16, 2021

Can Lamb Shoulder Chops be treated the same way as a steak?

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