HERB-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB
Rack of lamb is simple to prepare and quite elegant for a proper dinner party. Racks have become so popular and expensive in the U.S. that chefs have turned to overseas sources to supply their restaurants at a much cheaper price. There are many New Zealand producers selling lamb with no added hormones or antibiotics. Small organic and free range producers in the U.S. sell their animals whole, so you not only get two racks you get everything else, legs, shoulders, shanks, etc. as well. Lambs are very small, 35 to 40 pounds, so if you split a whole one with a friend it is easy to use up all of the cuts. The herb marinade for the rack really perfumes the meat if it is done a day or two ahead of time. The same marinade can be used for many other cuts as well. It is best to remove as many of the herbs and garlic before roasting as they will burn and create off flavors.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 13h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the rib bones well by scraping off meat and sinew with a small sharp knife. Cut the racks in 1/2 so that each has four ribs. Mix together the olive oil, crushed garlic, crushed rosemary and thyme sprigs in a large bowl. Add the lamb and coat well. Grind some coarse black pepper over all. Wrap well and marinate the racks overnight.
- The next day remove the lamb from the marinade and scrape off as many herbs as possible. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb well with salt; no additional pepper should be necessary, and sear fat side down until golden, about 7 minutes. Turn over so that the fat side is up and roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Let the rack rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- To serve, cut each lamb rack into 4 equal pieces, 2 bones per chop and serve on individual plates or a platter with the accompaniments of your choice.
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Waleed Tahir
[email protected]I've tried several different recipes for herb marinated rack of lamb, but this one is by far the best.
Md jillur rahman
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Angeles Lopez
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
durga niroula
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb is absolutely delicious.
Noah Attaway
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade makes the lamb so tender and flavorful that it's hard to resist.
Esoo Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but also easy to make.
Sallar shah
[email protected]I've tried several different recipes for herb marinated rack of lamb, but this one is by far the best.
Jannatul Rani
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Krishna Chaudhary
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Sentongo Travis
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb is absolutely delicious.
Zabetha Dulatre
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade makes the lamb so tender and flavorful that it's hard to resist.
Leona Cassell
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but also easy to make.
Hafiz Bilal
[email protected]I love the combination of herbs in this marinade. It really gives the lamb a unique and delicious flavor.
Ibrahim Khalil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out amazing.
Lalita Mongar
[email protected]I made this herb marinated rack of lamb last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect.
Nomxolisi Moshoeshoe
[email protected]This herb marinated rack of lamb looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try it out.