Best 8 How To Cook Lamb Rack In Oven Recipes

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Lamb rack is a delicious and elegant dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular choice for special occasions, but it is also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. There are many different ways to cook lamb rack, but one of the most popular methods is to roast it in the oven. This method results in a tender and juicy rack of lamb that is sure to impress your guests. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to cook lamb rack in the oven, as well as some tips and tricks for ensuring that your lamb rack turns out perfectly.

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RACK OF LAMB



Rack of Lamb image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 racks of lamb, "frenched" (see note)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible. Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute. Place the lamb in a roasting or sheet pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast the lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.

ROAST RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices of bread, crusts removed)
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus whole sprigs for garnish
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 eight-rib frenched rack of lamb (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), chine bone removed (for easier carving)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon plain Greek-style yogurt
Mint jelly, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Let lamb rest at room temperature 1 hour, covered with plastic wrap. Place parsley, breadcrumbs, mint leaves, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim all but 1/4 inch fat from lamb, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat until hot, then add enough oil to just coat the bottom of the pan and heat until shimmering. Place lamb in pan fat side down, and sear until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove lamb from pan and let cool 10 minutes. Pour off excess fat from pan.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread yogurt evenly over browned (fat) side only, then top with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently with your fingertips to adhere. Return to pan, coated side up. Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare) when inserted through the eye (or midpoint of one side) of the rack, 18 to 24 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes to allow temperature to rise and juices to redistribute.
  • Slice rack between bones and serve, with mint jelly if desired, and garnished with mint sprigs.

RACK OF LAMB



Rack of Lamb image

I first started cooking in college and have continued to do so ever since. Grilling is what I like best, but I bake this rack of lamb in the oven for the best results.-Bob Paffenroth, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 racks of lamb (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each), trimmed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place lamb on a rack in a greased large roasting pan; brush with mustard. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Press onto the meat. Combine butter and garlic; drizzle over meat. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY



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Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 racks of lamb (2 pairs of best ends), French trimmed
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
a big stalk of rosemary, needles stripped off and roughly chopped
8 tbsp light olive oil

Steps:

  • Stand the racks of lamb in a china or glass baking dish, scatter the garlic and rosemary over the top, and drizzle with the olive oil. Leave to marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight if you have the time), turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to fan 200C/ conventional 220C/gas 7. Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over a moderately high heat and brown two of the racks well on the meaty sides for about 1-2 minutes, then turn and brown the other sides for a further 1 minute. Finally, brown the ends briefly so that all of the exposed meat is seared. Remove and repeat with the remaining two racks.
  • Put racks in a large roasting tin, standing them in pairs with their bones interlinked. Roast for about 8 minutes for very pink meat, 17-20 minutes for medium and 25 minutes for well-done. To test the lamb stick a skewer or the point of a knife into the centre of the meat, leave it for 30 seconds and then test it against the inside of your wrist, it should feel hot. If it still feels cold then keep cooking the lamb as it will still be raw in the centre. Test again after 5 mins.
  • Transfer the lamb to a warmed plate, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest in a warm place for about 5 minutes before carving (if you have to wait longer than this, you may want to return the lamb to the oven for a minute or so before serving, to bring back up to temperature). Carve into cutlets and serve on warmed plates with a spoonful of the chickpea stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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I have had this recipe for a long time, and always enjoy making it. You can also do the same thing with beef or pork.

Provided by JENNINE1980

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
  • Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
  • Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1368.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

OVEN ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 racks of lamb, 6 bones each, frenched
Salt and pepper
Dijon mustard
Seasoned bread crumbs, for dredging

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Season lamb with salt and pepper. Brush lamb with Dijon mustard, to coat. Dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on a rack into the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calorie, Fat 26.3 grams, SaturatedFat 10.9 grams, Carbohydrate 2.4 grams, Fiber 0.2 grams, Protein 21 grams

FRENCHED RACK OF LAMB



Frenched Rack of Lamb image

Roasted rack of lamb.

Provided by AlexanderXavier

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs
1 (8 bone) rack Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Wrap garlic head in foil.
  • Roast garlic in the preheated oven until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice in half; squeeze to remove the roasted garlic within.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon roasted garlic with bread crumbs, parsley, and thyme. Reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use.
  • Wrap the exposed bone sections of the rack individually in aluminum foil.
  • Set the rack, bone-side down, ribs facing away, on a sheet of plastic wrap and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush meat with mustard to create a thin layer. Spread bread crumb mixture over and press the crumbs into it using the plastic wrap. Set the lamb on a roasting rack. Discard the plastic wrap.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness, or to desired doneness, 25 to 35 minutes. Let the lamb sit for 20 minutes in a warm location; carve into 4 two-bone chops. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 538.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CRISP-ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



Crisp-Roasted Rack Of Lamb image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 racks of lamb, each about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Strip most of the surface fat from the lamb. (Your butcher may already have done this.) Cut between the ribs, almost down to the meaty eye. Divide each rack in half down the middle, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, then insert a meat thermometer straight in from one end into the meatiest part. If it reads 125 degrees or more, remove the lamb immediately. If it reads 120 degrees or less, put the lamb back for about 5 minutes, no more. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes; this will give you medium- to medium-rare lamb on the outer ribs, medium rare-to-rare in the center. Cook a little longer for more doneness. Serve, separating the ribs, if desired, by cutting down straight through them.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 849, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 35 grams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right rack of lamb: Look for a rack that is evenly marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help to keep the lamb moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Trim the lamb rack: Remove any excess fat or sinew from the lamb rack. This will help to ensure that the lamb cooks evenly.
  • Season the lamb rack: Season the lamb rack with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular options include rosemary, thyme, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Sear the lamb rack: Sear the lamb rack in a hot skillet or grill pan. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the lamb and keep the juices in.
  • Roast the lamb rack: Roast the lamb rack in a preheated oven until it reaches your desired doneness. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the lamb rack.
  • Let the lamb rack rest: Once the lamb rack is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before carving. This will help to redistribute the juices and keep the lamb moist.

Conclusion:

Cooking a lamb rack in the oven is a great way to enjoy this delicious and versatile cut of meat. By following the tips in this article, you can ensure that your lamb rack turns out perfectly cooked and flavorful. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, a roasted lamb rack is sure to impress your guests.

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