Orange Lamb Chops

Directions

1. 1
   In a small pan, saute sliced mushrooms in 1 teaspoon of butter, until mushroom juices evaporate; then set aside (if using canned mushrooms, omit this step).
2. 2
   Trim excess fat from chops.
3. 3
   Combine orange peel, juice and thyme; spoon mixture over chops.
4. 4
   Let chops marinate for 1 hour at room temperature (or about 3 hours in refrigerator), turn chops once or twice.
5. 5
   Remove chops from marinade, and reserve.
6. 6
   Brown chops on both sides in hot shortening; season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Add reserved orange mixture and mushrooms.
8. 8
   Cover pan and simmer for 40 minutes.
9. 9
   Uncover pan and simmer about 5 minutes longer.