Cook the Book: Rack of Lamb Glazed with Citrus and Vinegar

Name: Cook the Book: Rack of Lamb Glazed with Citrus and Vinegar
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole fennel seed (or 1 teaspoon ground); 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 Juice of lemons; 2 Juice of oranges; 2 full racks of lamb, about 2 to 2 1/4 pounds each (plan on 4 bones per person); 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 Tbsps finely chopped rosemary; 2 Tbsps salt; 4 servings Sea salt for sprinkling

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal side dish? Cook the Book: Rack of Lamb Glazed with Citrus and Vinegar could be an awesome recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 114 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of rosemary, fennel seed, full lamb, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Blend the fennel seeds (or ground fennel), lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, olive oil, and harissa or red pepper flakes in the blender on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Ground Fennel

Fennel Seeds

Orange Juice

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Harissa

Garlic

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Blender

Place the racks of lamb in a large container and pour the mixture over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours—the longer the meat rests in the marinade the better, up to 8 hours.

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Rack Of Lamb

Marinade

Meat

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Turn the broiler or grill on to high.

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Broiler

Grill

Remove the lamb from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature on the counter, at least 30 minutes. Reserve the marinade.

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Marinade

Lamb

Season the lamb on both sides with the salt and pepper, place it on a roasting rack, and put it under the broiler, on the middle rack, or on the grill with the cap of fat facing down.

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Salt And Pepper

Lamb

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Broiler

Grill

Broil the lamb until the fat cap starts to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue broiling as it browns, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Flip the lamb racks over and continue broiling until the fat on top has started to caramelize and render, about 5 more minutes.

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Lamb

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Frying Pan

Turn the oven to 400°F.

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Oven

Remove the lamb from the oven, brush it with the marinade on both sides, and then return it to the oven. Cook until your desired level of doneness: about 20 to 25 minutes for medium-rare (or 115°F on a meat thermometer).

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Marinade

Lamb

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer