Dave Smith wrote:

>> First generation Greek; weaned on lamb. Parents gone now, bachelor
>> would like to learn how to cook lamb, with the 'subject' above, to
>> start! Can never have it because it always turns out to be like shoe
>> leather,
>>
>> Help please. even if I have to eat it in a stew, as long as I don't
>> wind up using it to nail it to the bottom of my shoe to cover a hole!
>
> Don't cook it so long. Lamb should be cooked only until pink and it should
> be tender and juicy.

Lamb shoulder chops have a lot of connective tissue. I find them most tender
and flavorful when they're cooked to medium-well.

Bob