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Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust


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

    • 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.
    Recipe courtesy of Food.com
    https://www.food.com/recipe/rack-of-lamb-with-sage..