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Dijon- Balsamic Rack of Lamb

 

Incredibly easy... incredibly elegant...
 

1½ Tbs 

 

kosher salt

 

2 Tbs 

 

minced fresh rosemary

 

3 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

½ cup 

 

dijon mustard

 

1 Tbs 

 

balsamic vinegar

 

2 racks 

 

of lamb (frenched)

 

 

1

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible. Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute.

2

Place the lamb in a roasting pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.

3

Preheat oven to 450°F.

4

Roast lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare (or 25 minutes for medium-rare.) Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*"Frenching" refers to scraping the meat off the tips of the bones. Ask your butcher to leave 1/8th-inch of fat on the meat.

*Check lamb with an instant thermometer. Rare will be 125 degrees; medium-rare is 130 degrees.

 

 Recipe Source

Modified from Barefoot Contessa Parties!

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