French Onion Chops

Or as we call them....Chops in the oven!  (Sure, it doesn't sound very exciting, but my boys know better).....We use Lamb Griller's when we can get them at a decent price.

I can't remember who gave me this idea, but I have been cooking them like this since I was about 19, maybe younger.....They just melt in your mouth...and that's all I can say really.....They sell themselves!

Simply spray your foil and add two chops per parcel.....one per person is usually enough.....
Sprinkle with French Onion Soup Mix...I've linked to a bulk recipe for the soup mix where 3 1/2 tablespoons equates to one packet mix. One packet mix or equivalent will be enough to cover both sides of 6 chops.

I first sprinkle the soup mix over the chop, then rub it in slightly, turn the chop over, and repeat. With your foil sprayed, wrap up the chops, and bake in a moderate oven for an hour......
It's mushroom time around here again and I have just picked my second crop....so I added some freshly picked mushrooms to the pockets too.

I have written about growing mushrooms here, here and here.....I even made a Mushroom Ketchup here.....which is lovely to use as a concentrated stock.

Above: This photo doesn't do the chops justice..as the parcel was still steaming when I took the photo...you can't see how lovely and glazed the meat is.

Carrots were freshly picked from the garden...they are coming along, but still rather small....and all the veg were put in the steamer...along with a bag of mashed pumpkin from the freezer to add to the mashed potato...Yum!


I encourage everyone to have a go at these chops...they are so delicious as they just melt in your mouth........If you do have a go at this recipe....please come back and tell me about it.