Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust

Submitted by Malarkey Test

"A true classic"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

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.

Reviews

[rosslare]

Absolutely divine! Made as instructed, great results! Crispy outside and pink and juicy inside!Wonderful garlic and sage aromas!For variety, I might try adding 1 lemons zest to the crumb mixture, next time.

 

[bridget.horder]

The instructions are to ambiguous no stars see ya

 

[Bergy]

What a SAGE chef you are. I would give this a 6 if we could,excellent flavor and I love lamb. I scaled the recipe down to do 1/2 rack and it worked well. Thanks Malrkey for a great recipe. Added comments- I love lamb and I love this recipe!!! I did an 8 rib rack, - The flavor was excellent and this is a definate do again recipe Thanks Malarkey testay 2 Jan 08 This is such a tasty recipe I made it yet again -perfect every time. I served it with a wonderful parsnip recipe#189176 they compliment each other perfectly. Thanks again Malarkey 11 Oct 09Had it for our Thanksgiving dinner - Love this recipe

 

[Vicki in AZ]

Lovely! Definitely 5 stars.