Roasted Rack of Lamb
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 171
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 1
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 22
- Sodium
- 117
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
Grated zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup kosher salt
Pinch of sugar
2 8-bone racks of lamb, chine bone removed, frenched
1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
- Mix together the lemon zest, rosemary, salt and sugar. Season the racks on all sides with this mixture, cover and put in the refrigerator overnight. This acts like a quick cure, which will add flavor to the lamb when it is cooked.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Put a large saute pan over medium heat and add the oil. Put one of the seasoned racks in the pan fat-side down and sear until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the rack and sear the other side for a few minutes. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet fat-side up, and repeat the browning process with the other rack.
- Put the baking sheet with both racks on it in the oven and roast until the meat registers 120 degrees F to 125 degrees F in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into chops and serving.