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Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Juicy, herb-crusted lamb chops paired with bourbon-glazed asparagus and baby carrots provide a luxurious centerpiece for your Easter brunch, perfectly balanced with vibrant spring flavors and a touch of smoky sweetness.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 12 baby carrots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly onto both sides of the lamb chops.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest.
  3. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add asparagus and baby carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  5. Pour bourbon glaze over the vegetables and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables are glazed and slightly caramelized.
  6. Serve lamb chops topped with glazed spring vegetables on the side. Drizzle any remaining bourbon glaze over the lamb for added flavor.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 94%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

George T. Stagg Standard complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this lamb dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Eagle Rare Standard complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 90%
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86%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Booker’s Standard complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 86%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Knob Creek Rye complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Knob Creek Standard complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Bourbon-Glazed Spring Vegetables

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this lamb dish and its pan searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 86%