Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A true classic Ingredients:
2 (1 -1 1/4 lb) whole racks of lamb |
kosher salt |
black pepper, freshly ground |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs |
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
2/3 cup fresh sage leaf, chopped |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 475°F.
2. Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, when very hot, add the oil and sear one of the racks all over until it is very brown, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Transfer to a roasting pan fitted with a rack, laying it rounded side up.
5. Repeat with the remaining rack.
6. Cover with foil and set aside.
7. Place the remaining ingredients, except the vinegar, in a food processor.
8. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and process until it forms a paste.
9. Press the paste onto the racks.
10. Roast until desired doneness, 15 min for medium rare.
11. Allow to rest for 5 min, covered, then carve and serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
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