Smoked Pistachio Rack of Lamb

Name: Smoked Pistachio Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 59 milliliters fresh mint leaves; 6 cloves garlic (about half a head) peeled; 2 teaspoons sugar - granulated; 1 rack lamb (about 720 grams, 27 ounces); 79 milliliters 40gramsshelled pistachios (about; 3 servings pomegranate molasses for serving; 1 Tbsp ea salt; 2 Tbsps loose leaf tea; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Smoked Pistachio Rack of Lamb From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. If you have sugar - granulated, extra virgin olive oil, mint leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

To make the pistachio crust, add the garlic, mint, olive oil, salt, cumin, fennel, coriander, and black peppercorns to the small bowl of a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly ground. You'll need to scrape down the sides of the work-bowl a few times.

Ingredients you will need

Black Peppercorns

Coriander

Olive Oil

Pistachio Nuts

Fennel

Garlic

Crust

Cumin

Mint

Salt

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Bowl

Add the pistachios and pulse until the mixture is a coarse gravelly texture.

Ingredients you will need

Pistachio Nuts

Spread the pistachio mixture all over the rack of lamb, cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)Line a cast iron dutch oven with aluminum foil.

Ingredients you will need

Rack Of Lamb

Pistachio Nuts

Spread

Equipment you will use

Aluminum Foil

Dutch Oven

Oven

Add the tea and sugar then place a wire rack over on top to keep the rack of lamb elevated off the tea and sugar. With an externally venting hood running on high, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and heat over high until you see smoke coming out from the pot. Quickly add the rack of lamb, and close the lid. Smoke the lamb for 10 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Rack Of Lamb

Sugar