Best 5 Ina Gartens Rack Of Lamb Recipes

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Ina Garten, known for her simple and elegant recipes, has a delicious rack of lamb that is perfect for any special occasion. Her recipe uses a combination of herbs and spices to create a flavorful crust on the lamb, and the slow-roasting process ensures that the meat is tender and juicy. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, Ina Garten's rack of lamb is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a memorable meal that will leave everyone wanting more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RACK OF LAMB PERSILLADE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small or 2 large racks of lamb, frenched
Good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic cloves (3 cloves)
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the racks in a roasting pan, fat side up. Rub the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast the lamb for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the parsley and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until they're both finely minced. Add the bread crumbs and lemon zest and process for a second until combined.
  • Take the lamb out of the oven and quickly press the parsley mixture on top of the meat. Drizzle with the melted butter and return immediately to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes.
  • Take the lamb out of the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes, cut in double chops, and serve.

RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Ina Garten

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.
  • Note: "Frenching" refers to scraping the meat off the tips of the bones. Ask your butcher to leave 1/8 inch of fat on the meat.

INA GARTEN'S RACK OF LAMB



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A nice savory glaze of salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic, mustard, and balsamic vinegar makes this lamb recipe sing a lovely song. Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa), and slightly adapted by me.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 racks of lamb, frenched (see below)

Steps:

  • In bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, thyme and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible.
  • Now add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for about 1 minute.
  • Put the lamb in a roasting pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.
  • Frenching is the technique of cutting meat away from the top of a rib or chop before cooking to expose part of the bone. Ask your butcher to trim and french the rack for you. If a butcher is unavailable, follow these steps for presentation-worthy chops: Remove the thick layer of fat from bone side of rack by pulling it away with your hands and using a thin sharp knife to cut through the end; discard. (Bits of lean meat within the fat layer can be frozen for soup.) Remove meat between the ribs to 1 to 2 inches of the eye of the meat by cutting down and up along the bones. Scrape remaining bits of meat from the bone.

PANKO-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces creamy goat cheese, such as Montrachet
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread flakes)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
Fleur de sel or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
2 racks of lamb (1 1/2 pounds each), trimmed and frenched
3 tablespoons good Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a medium bowl, crumble the goat cheese with a fork. Add the panko, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 teaspoon fleur de sel, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to moisten the crumbs. Set aside for a few minutes or cover and refrigerate.
  • Remove the racks of lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to cook them. Place the lamb, fat side up, on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons fleur de sel and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 12 minutes exactly. Remove from the oven and, working quickly, use a knife to spread the mustard on the top of the lamb. Spread the crumb mixture evenly on the mustard, pressing gently to help the mixture adhere. Return the lamb to the oven right away and continue roasting for another 12 to 18 minutes (depending on the size of the lamb), until the crumbs are golden brown and the meat is 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium rare. (Insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally through the meat.)
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow the lamb to rest for 8 minutes. Cut the racks into single or double chops and serve hot.

RACK OF LAMB PERSILLADE



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Here is another awesome Ina Garten / Barefoot Contessa Recipe. It is not in any of her cookbooks, so I wanted to share it here! Oh so easy and ohhh so delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small racks of lamb, frenched (2 large)
olive oil, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups of loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon of chopped garlic (3 large cloves)
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons of grated lemons, zest of (zest of 2 lemons)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450ยบ F.
  • Place the racks of lamb in a roasting pan, fat side up.
  • Rub the tops with olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Roast the lamb for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the parsley and garlic in the bowl of a food processor (fitted with the steel blade) and process until they're both finely minced.
  • Add the bread crumbs and lemon zest and process for just a second until combined.
  • Take the lamb out of the oven and quickly press the parsley mixture on top of the meat.
  • Drizzle with the melted butter and return immediately to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes.
  • Take the lamb out of the oven and cover with aluminum foil, allowing it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Cut the lamb in double chops and serve. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality rack of lamb. This will ensure that your lamb is tender and flavorful.
  • Trim the lamb of excess fat. This will help the lamb to cook evenly.
  • Season the lamb with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or rosemary.
  • Sear the lamb in a hot skillet. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the lamb.
  • Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and cook in a preheated oven. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the lamb rack.
  • Let the lamb rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Ina Garten's rack of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender meat, flavorful crust, and elegant presentation, this dish is sure to wow your guests. Follow these tips to make sure your rack of lamb turns out perfect every time.

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