Marinated Rack Of Lamb With Co Food

RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY GARLIC MARINADE (OVEN ROASTED)

Steps:

• Marinate lamb: Mix marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag (Note 2). Place lamb in bag, massage to coat, then seal and marinate for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.
• Remove lamb from fridge 1 hour prior to cooking, to ensure even cooking.
• Wrap bones in foil (optional): Wrap each bone with a small piece of foil. This keeps the bones white and looks prettier.
• Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
• Sear: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof, heavy-based skillet) over high heat. Sear one lamb rack on all sides until golden brown, including the ends. Remove and repeat with other lamb rack.
• Roast: Place both racks in the skillet and roast for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 57°C/135°F (for medium-rare). Remove pan from oven.
• Baste: Add butter, smashed garlic and rosemary to pan. The residual heat of the pan will melt the butter. Spoon the butter over the lamb continuously for 30 seconds.
• Rest: Remove lamb from skillet and place on a rack set over a tray. Pour butter remaining in the skillet over lamb. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
• Carve and serve! Cut lamb into individual cutlets or several cutlets per slice. Serve with Salsa Verde!
• Sides: Pictured in post with a Spring Salad and individual Mini Potato Gratin Stacks.

MARINATED RACK OF LAMB WITH MUSTARD AND VINEGAR

Steps:

• Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, garlic and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Place lamb in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread marinade over each lamb rack. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate lamb overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet; reserve marinade. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Roast lamb to desired doneness, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, about 25 minutes for medium-rare. Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide chops among 4 plates and serve.

ASIAN MARINATED RACK OF LAMB

Steps:

• Trim the rack of lamb removing fat and silver skin.
• Mix the marinade ingredients in a blender jar until well blended.
• Put the meat in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over.
• Seal the bag well and place in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Set out the meat and allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
• Run the bones under cool water before roasting.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, spray and broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray and place rack meat side down.
• Place 1 cup of water in bottom of broiler pan, place the pan in the oven and roast uncovered for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers between 145 and 150 degrees for medium-rare.
• Check the meat a couple of times during cooking. If the water has cooked out of pan, add additional water.
• To serve, carve the rack into individual chops allowing 2 chops per person.

CRANBERRY-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB WITH ALMOND WILD RICE

Steps:

• Place racks of lamb in large, deep dish. Add juice, wine, cranberries and rosemary.
• Note: You should use pure juice: either cranberry or pomegranate. Also, you can use either red or white wine, according to your preference.
• Cover and marinate 2-3 hours or overnight.
• Remove lamb from marinade, pat dry and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Place marinade in saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to a thin glaze.
• Discard rosemary. Keep glaze warm.
• For the Almond Wild Rice:.
• Place rice in a pan of cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn off heat, cover and allow to steam for 20 minutes (rice will swell and curl).
• Return to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes or until tender.
• Keep warm.
• Just before serving, toss through the almonds, oregano, orange juice and zest.
• While rice is cooking, preheat oven to 400°F Heat oil in large pan and sear lamb on all sides to brown.
• Place lamb in oven and cook 8-10 minutes for medium rare or until cooked as desired.
• Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing into individual chops.
• Toss rice through almonds, oregano, juice and zest.
• Spoon sauce over lamb and serve with rice and steamed green beans.