ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE

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The lamb that we buy today hardly requires a typical English mint sauce (the puckery flavor was originally designed to cut through the stronger taste of mutton), but the combination is by now a traditional and still-welcome one. Buttered carrots and a watercress salad would complement the lamb nicely. Uncork a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or red Bordeaux.

Categories     Lamb     Mustard     Roast     New Year's Eve     Mint     Rack of Lamb     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 8-chop racks of lamb, trimmed
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Fresh mint sprigs
Mint Sauce
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup canned beef broth
1/3 cup minced shallots
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • To make lamb:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of each lamb rack. Mix breadcrumbs and mint in medium bowl. Press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb, coating completely.
  • Arrange lamb, meat side up, on large baking sheet with rim. Roast lamb 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Roast until thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130°F. for medium-rare, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Transfer lamb to work surface. Tent with foil; let stand 5 minutes. Cut lamb racks between bones into chops. Arrange chops on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs; pass Mint Sauce separately.
  • To make sauce:
  • Combine 1 cup mint, broth, shallots, vinegar and sugar in heavy small non-aluminum saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 hours.
  • Strain sauce into large glass measuring cup. Place cornstarch in same saucepan. Gradually whisk in sauce. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir until sauce thickens slightly and turns translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Stir in remaining 2 tablespoon mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 1 cup.

Juana Ramirez
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This was a delicious and impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint sauce was a great way to add a bit of freshness to the dish.


phindy shoba
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Shahed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mint sauce is a great way to add a bit of freshness to the dish.


Ripon Dewen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked evenly and the mint sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Gdfgh Hff
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb was very tender and flavorful, and the mint sauce was a great way to balance out the richness of the lamb.


Abdul Butt
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This was a delicious and impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint sauce was a great way to add a bit of freshness to the dish.


Salvation Obo
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sharon Mirembe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mint sauce is a great way to add a bit of freshness to the dish.


Mamman Baraatu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked evenly and the mint sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Fuchsia B'Rite
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb was very tender and flavorful, and the mint sauce was a great way to balance out the richness of the lamb.


Faraz Azeem
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the lamb and the sauce. I would highly recommend this recipe.


reshma Khatun
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This was an excellent recipe! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mint sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.