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Tex-Mex Roasted Lamb Ribs With Cheese Grits

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Tex-Mex Roasted Lamb Ribs With Cheese Grits

Tex-Mex Roasted Lamb Ribs With Cheese Grits

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Equipment

  • Rack Roasting Oven - A rack roasting oven is perfect for preparing lamb ribs, offering even heat distribution and ease of cleanup.

  • Digital Instant Read Thermometer - Ensuring the lamb reaches safe internal temperatures while cooking.

  • Silicone Roasting Pan - Versatile use in roasting meats; fits various oven sizes.

  • Heavy-Duty Cheese Grater - For grating cheese, an essential step for the grits topping.

  • Nonstick Grits Cookware Pot - Ideal for cooking grits smoothly without sticking.

  • Stainless Steel Skillet - Useful for preparing sides or any recipe that requires a sturdy, heat-conductive surface.

  • Hand Mixer - For blending cheese sauce and mixing the final dish if needed.

  • Cutting Board & Kitchen Shears - Essential for prepping ingredients like vegetables or herbs.

  • Meat Slicer - If you prefer serving slices of lamb ribs instead of whole portions, a meat slicer can be handy.

  • Cast Iron Skillet (optional) - While not directly used in this recipe, cast iron is excellent for various cooking methods including roasting or searing meats and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tablespoons pure chile powder (preferably ancho)

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 3 to 3 1/4 pounds Denver ribs (lamb breast spareribs; 2 racks)

  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade (not bitter)

  • 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar

  • 2 cups cold water

  • 3/4 cup white grits

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 ounces coarsely shredded sharp white Cheddar (2/3 cup)

  • 1 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Stir together oil, garlic, chile powder, cumin, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Pat lamb dry and rub all over with spice mixture. Transfer lamb to a large sealable plastic bag and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate lamb, chilled, at least 8 hours.
2

Instruction 2

Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour.
3

Instruction 3

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
4

Instruction 4

Transfer lamb to a 17- by 12-inch heavy shallow baking pan and cover pan tightly with foil, then bake 1 1/4 hours.
5

Instruction 5

Meanwhile, stir together marmalade, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
6

Instruction 6

Discard foil from lamb and carefully pour off and discard fat from pan. Brush lamb with some of marmalade glaze and roast, basting every 10 minutes (use all of glaze) and turning racks over every 20 minutes, until browned and tender, about 1 hour. Cut racks into individual ribs.
7

Instruction 7

Whisk together water, grits, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses. Serve grits with ribs.
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