jay wrote:

> Lamb chops are so easy to do and so tastey too.
>
> I got a rack of lamb from Costco and cut it two chops thick on the small
> end and singles on the large end. Heated a cast iron skillet white hot. A
> bit of salt and pepper and into the skillet for a good sear on all four
> sides. They were very juicy and rare to medium rare. Finished them with
> fresh squeezed lemon juice. To me the flavors were explosive and the
> effort was minimal. Sides of mashed potatoes and fresh garden salad with
> a simple vinaigrette..and of course a nice red wine. TOO good!

Sounds good, but when I cook a rack of lamb I prefer to cook it whole. I have
tried cooking them several different ways and they have never turned out
badly. If I want chops, I just buy the chops, preferably loin chops. The
shoulder chops taste ok, but there tends to be a lot of fat and bone to work
your way around.


> I continue to be impressed with the quality of the meat and seafood at
> Costco..glad we let Sam's go. OT: We also bought a car through Costcos..a
> no hassle deal and way less that any local dealers quote.

My sister in law swears by Cosco meats. I just have an aversion to shopping
that way. First of all, I hate having to buy a card to shop in their store.
They don't have a lot of the brands that I like. A lot of their stuff is sold
in bulk packages. I don't mind buying a few extra boxes of something that I
like and am going to use, but I hate having the variety imposed on me. For
instance, I like Breton crackers and buy them frequently. At Costco they came
in packages of three boxes, but three different varieties instead of three the
same.