Best 10 Rack Of Lamb With Spice And Pepper Crust Recipes

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Fancy cooking a succulent and aromatic rack of lamb with a crispy spice and pepper crust? This flavorful dish, often associated with special occasions or gourmet dining, is easier to prepare than you might think. With the right ingredients and simple cooking techniques, you can create a delectable rack of lamb that will impress your family and friends. In this article, we'll take you through all the steps involved to achieve that perfect juicy and tender rack of lamb with a crust that delivers a harmonious balance of spices and pepper.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICE-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



Spice-Crusted Rack of Lamb image

Rack of lamb is a special-occasion treat. Ask the butcher to french the bones -- removing excess meat and fat, which makes the chops neat to eat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rack of lamb (8 ribs, about 1 1/4 pounds), frenched
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Herb Oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the rack into two 4-rib pieces, and season the meat generously with salt and pepper.
  • Toast the mustard and fennel seeds in a large seasoned cast-iron (or ovenproof) skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Heat oil in skillet until hot but not smoking. Place 1 piece of lamb in skillet, bone side down, and brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate;repeat with remaining piece of lamb. Roll meat in spices to coat (do not coat the cut sides on either end).
  • Return meat to skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast meat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center (avoiding the bones) registers 135 degrees, or medium-rare, 18 to 24 minutes.
  • Remove meat from skillet, and let stand at least 10 minutes. Cut meat into individual or double chops, and cross the bones, if desired. Serve with herb oil.

SPICE-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



Spice-Crusted Rack of Lamb image

Categories     Lamb     Tomato     Roast     Mint     Winter     Party     Coriander     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
4 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
12 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from whole green pods)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds meaty lamb neck bones
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 small bay leaves, crumbled
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 1 1/4-pound lamb racks

Steps:

  • Blend all spices to powder in grinder or mill. Transfer spice rub to small bowl.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bones; saut&é until brown, about 10 minutes. Add celery, onion, garlic, ginger and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium; saut&é until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons spice rub; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, wine and mint. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 1§ hours. Strain into medium saucepan, pressing hard on solids in sieve. Spoon fat off top of broth; reserve fat for use with lamb. Boil broth until reduced to 1§ cups, about 25 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Brush each lamb rack with some of reserved lamb fat. Sprinkle each rack with salt and pepper; rub each with 1 tablespoon spice rub. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Sauce and lamb can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring lamb to room temperature before continuing.) Preheat oven to 400°F Heat large skillet over high heat. Sear 1 lamb rack on all sides until brown, about 8 minutes. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining lamb racks. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F for rare, about 25 minutes.
  • Rewarm sauce. Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide lamb among 6 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb.

PEPPER CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH PLUM CHUTNEY



Pepper Crusted Rack of Lamb With Plum Chutney image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbs. olive oil
2 racks of lamb, frenched
1/4 cup store-bought mint jelly
2 Tbs. coarse ground black pepper
salt to taste
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup small diced onion
1/2 cup small diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 plums, pitted and very coarsely chopped
1 cup dried plums, chopped
1 Tbs. packed light brown sugar
2 Tbs. cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • LAMB: Preheat grill or oven to 375F. Rub each rack all over with olive oil. Brush or spread meat side of each rack with mint jelly and season on top of that with salt and pepper. Transfer racks to hot grill, pepper side down. Grill with lid closed about 8 minutes, then turn 90 degrees and grill another 8-10 minutes until desired doneness.
  • CHUTNEY: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery and saute until soft. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, until thick.

RACK OF LAMB



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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.

SIMPLE GARLIC & PEPPER RACK OF LAMB



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This is an ideal way of cooking racks of lamb when you don't want a crumbed coating. I like to serve this with a salad & potatoes (done however takes your fancy on the day!)or with steamed vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower & carrots and a jacket baked potato, with a horror of horrors......gravy made with a pkt mix! LOL

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 racks of lamb (frenched & fatty skin removed if desired)
1 -2 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (a sweeter flavour is obtained by using roasted bulbs of garlic mashed)
freshly ground mix of coloured peppercorn (pink, green & black)
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Heat oil in pan and sear lamb racks on all sides starting with the meat side first.
  • Remove from pan and spread with garlic.
  • Sprinkle on the pepper mix and then sprinkle with salt.
  • Place on a shallow pan and place in oven.
  • Roast for about 20-30mins or until cooked to your preference.
  • Remove from oven and cover with tin foil or leave in turned off oven to rest for 5mins.
  • Either slice or leave whole to serve, depending on size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5

RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB CRUST



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Special occasions demand equally momentous meals, and few dishes are as elegant -- or delicious -- as this flavorful rack of lamb. It's far easier to make than it appears; simply follow a few basic steps for impressive results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 full rack of lamb (about 1 1/4 pounds), frenched
2 teaspoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in center. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Rub lamb with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, and sear until golden brown all over (including ends), about 3 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet. Let stand until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, rosemary, garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brush lamb with 2 tablespoons Dijon, making sure the entire surface is covered. Pat seasoned breadcrumbs over rack (reserve any remaining breadcrumbs for another use), covering Dijon in an even layer. Return to baking sheet, and roast until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 130 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before carving into individual chops.

HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



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For those who enjoy a main course of lamb, here's a quick and delicious treatment for it. The easy preparation gives me the extra time I need to focus on other menu items. -Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic. Add oil and toss; set aside. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides. Brush mustard over top of meat, then roll in crumb mixture., Place racks in a shallow baking pan side by side with bones interlaced resting against each other. Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRIED SPICES CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



Curried Spices Crusted Rack of Lamb image

This roast Rack of lamb recipe has become a regular dish in my household. Served with either a medley of roasted vegetables, salad, pasta or rice it is always a winner. Such dishes always makes an impact, served like the arm of honour or sliced into chops, I find this cut of meat is so delicious. I like meat on the bone and this one is just perfect, like we know meat cooked with bone has so much flavour - and this one is no exception. Served as a casual meal or on a special occasion there are certain dishes that fit the bill always with minimal effort. This rack of lamb is so delicious and full of flavour, it is a pleasure to serve. I usually have this rack with a cheese or herb crust but this time it had to be different so we have a curried crust rack of lamb - which turned out to be so succulent and aromatic I had to share this recipe with you all. I used to think such dish was difficult but surprisingly it required so little effort and far easier than I anticipated. Coated with a simple mild spices and curry powder, the flavours are quite exceptional. Serve alongside simply saffron rice or roasted seasonal vegetables makes such and an elegant dinner party meal.

Provided by Brinda's MauritiusDelights

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 rack of lamb - french trimmed (approximately 6 chops)
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2 tsp olive or rapeseed oil
• 5-6 curry leaves - finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic finely crushed
• 1tsp fresh ground ginger
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Start by preparing the seasoning mixture. Place all the dry ingredients in a small bowl mix all well. Place the lamb rack in a dish and rub the dry seasoning mixture all over. Sprinkle with the oil and set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour (this is my preferred way of doing it but you can always cook it straight away)
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 200°C, place an ovenproof dish on the middle rack in the oven to heat up.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a little drizzle of oil and leave until very hot. Place the lamb rack on the hot skillet, starting with the fatty side first and sear until golden brown all over. It is important to turn the rack on all sides and sear all around (2 minutes on each sides), the slightly roasted (not burnt) spices including the curry powder will enhance the flavour of the meat. I tend to use a tong to hold the rack which you control of the meat and also making sure the searing is even.
  • Using an oven glove remove the hot dish from the oven and place the seared lamb rack in the dish. Carefully wrap the lamb ribs with kitchen foil; this will prevent them from drying out and burn.
  • Drizzle with the melted fat from the pan all over the meat. Transfer to the oven and roast for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the top layer is nicely browned. (You can use a kitchen thermometer to check the meat temperature, inserted diagonally into the thickest part of the meat if register 60°C for medium rare.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer onto a cutting board. Leave to stand for 5 -10 minutes before carving into chops.
  • Serve with a medley of roasted vegetable or saffron rice and a tangy, spicy tomato chutney.

GARLIC HERB CRUSTED ROAST RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Herb Crusted Roast Rack Of Lamb Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rack of lamb, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, breadcrumb, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh rosemary, grated parmesan cheese, whole grain dijon mustard

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ lb rack of lamb, frenched
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
¾ cup breadcrumb
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons whole grain dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season lamb generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron over medium high heat.
  • To the hot pan, add in 4 tablespoons of the the olive oil, along with the lamb and garlic. Sear all sides of the lamb until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove browned lamb, and place cooked lamb onto a baking sheet.
  • Remove garlic and add to food processor with along with the breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until combined. Pour onto a large plate.
  • Brush the top and sides of the lamb with mustard.
  • Coat the top and sides of the lamb with the breadcrumb mixture and roast in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow to rest before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MOROCCAN-SPICED RACK OF LAMB



Moroccan-Spiced Rack of Lamb image

Similar to my rack of lamb recipe, but sufficiently different to have a separate entry! Delightful for a hint of Africa as a change to regular lamb racks.

Provided by Sonya Jane

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste
1 (8 bone) rack Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

Steps:

  • Combine mint, olive oil, parsley, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, pepper, paprika, coriander, salt, cayenne, and cloves in a small bowl until paste-like.
  • Place rack into a large glass or ceramic dish; rub herb paste all over the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove rack from the refrigerator and place in a heavy, oven-proof skillet with the meat side facing up.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 125 degrees F (51 degrees C) for rare or 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To serve, carve by cutting down between the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 368 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • When grilling lamb chops, it is important to cook them over medium-high heat to get a nice sear on the outside and keep the inside juicy.
  • To make sure the lamb chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The lamb chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • If you are using a grill pan, preheat the pan over medium-high heat before adding the lamb chops. This will help to create a nice sear on the lamb chops and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • If you are using a marinade, make sure to let the lamb chops marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to flavor the lamb chops and make them more tender.
  • To make a simple marinade for lamb chops, combine some olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine and then pour the marinade over the lamb chops. Cover the lamb chops and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion:

Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or roasting lamb chops, there are a few things you can do to make sure they turn out perfectly. By following the tips above, you can cook lamb chops that are tender, juicy, and flavorful.

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