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Provençal Rack of Lamb

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Provençal Rack of Lamb

Provençal Rack of Lamb

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Equipment

  • - Oxford Clothes Linen Oven Mitts: Oven mitts designed with linen fabric that provides excellent heat resistance and a comfortable grip.

  • - All-Clad Stainless Steel Chef's Knife Set (280 Series): A professional chef knife set ideal for precise cuts, essential in preparing meats such as rack of lamb.

  • - Napkins and Serving Linens: Variety pack of elegant napkins suitable for serving Provençal-style dishes.

  • - KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Series Stand Mixer (Beechwood): Versatile mixer that can be used for preparing marinades and mixing ingredients with ease.

  • - Digital Kitchen Thermometer: Accurate temperature control tool essential for cooking meats to the perfect doneness.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet (12-inch): A favorite among chefs, provides even heat distribution and high retention for searing meats like rack of lamb.

  • - Professional Kitchen Spatula Set: Sets with different sizes to flip and handle various components during the cooking process.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat (10x15 inches): Useful for roasting in ovens or even serving as a makeshift rack underneath meats for more uniform browning.

  • - Sous Vide Cooker with Precision Temperature Control: For those who prefer precision cooking, sous vide is an excellent method to achieve consistent results.

  • - Pastry Brush (Silicone): Great for brushing sauces or glazes on meats without the risk of damaging non-stick pans or delicate surfaces.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme

  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 medium tomatoes, halved

  • 1 (1-pound) frenched rack of lamb (4 to 8 chops, depending on size), cut in half

  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)

  • 2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick

  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir together with herbs and 1 tablespoon oil.
3

Instruction 3

Put tomatoes cut sides up in an oiled small baking dish and drizzle with a third of garlic mixture. Roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Meanwhile, pat lamb dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5

Instruction 5

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown lamb on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and discard oil from skillet.
6

Instruction 6

Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium heat and cook shallots and potatoes, stirring occasionally, until edges are browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in water and half of remaining garlic mixture and remove from heat.
7

Instruction 7

Rub remaining garlic mixture on fat side of lamb racks. Arrange lamb over potatoes and roast in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat (do not touch bone) registers 130°F for medium-rare, 20 to 25 minutes.
8

Instruction 8

Let stand, loosely covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with tomatoes.
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