Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 475°F.
• Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
• 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.
• Transfer to a roasting pan fitted with a rack, laying it rounded side up.
• Repeat with the remaining rack.
• Cover with foil and set aside.
• Place the remaining ingredients, except the vinegar, in a food processor.
• Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and process until it forms a paste.
• Press the paste onto the racks.
• Roast until desired doneness, 15 min for medium rare.
• Allow to rest for 5 min, covered, then carve and serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar.