Ingredients

  • butter
  • 2 forequarter mutton chops
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 large field mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • In a hot pan, add some butter and the chops.
  • Season chops with salt and pepper, and cook briefly on each side until browned.
  • Remove the chops from the pan.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan, and sautee for a few minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until tender.
  • Add sour cream and stir.
  • Add vinegar/lemon juice and stir.
  • Return the chops to the pan, bathing them in the sauce.
  • Cover pan with lid and simmer for around 5-10 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your meat. We recommend cooking until medium-rare.
  • Adjust seasoning (salt & pepper) as necessary.
  • Plate with mashed potato, rice, pasta and/or vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
  • This recipe can be easily multiplied to cater for more.