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Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Rack of Lamb

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Rack of Lamb

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Equipment

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Essential for searing and roasting meats with excellent heat retention.

  • - Dutch Oven: Useful for slow-cooking methods; not specifically mentioned but could be useful if the recipe involves cooking at lower temperatures or requires a lid to trap moisture.

  • - Rack Holder: To properly roast rack of lamb on a spit in an oven, ensuring even cooking and browning.

  • - Meat Thermometer: Important for accurately determining the doneness of meat without overcooking it.

  • - Garlic Press: Handy for quickly mincing garlic, an ingredient mentioned in your recipe.

  • - Digital Scale: Precise measurement of meat and seasonings can enhance the dish's flavor balance.

  • - Oven Thermometer: Helps ensure your oven is at the correct temperature, crucial for baking or roasting meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 6- to 7-ounce jars oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with herbs, drained well, oil reserved

  • 8 large garlic cloves, peeled

  • 2 large shallots, peeled, halved

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 3 large fresh rosemary sprigs

  • 2 2-pound racks of lamb (8 chops each), trimmed, frenched

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 1/4 cup reserved tomato oil, garlic, and shallots in small baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover with foil. Bake until garlic is tender, about 45 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Transfer garlic mixture to processor. Add tomatoes and oregano. Blend until paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.
3

Instruction 3

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and rosemary to skillet. Saute until garlic browns, about 5 minutes. Discard garlic and rosemary. Sprinkle lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. Add 1 rack to skillet, rounded side down. Sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer rack to large rimmed baking sheet, rounded side up. Repeat with remaining lamb rack.
4

Instruction 4

Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast lamb 18 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread 1/3 cup tomato-garlic paste thinly all over top of each. Return to oven and roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 134°F, about 3 minutes longer. Let lamb rest 10 minutes. Cut between bones into individual chops and serve.
5

Instruction 5

Black cherry fruit and a slightly spicy finish are a nice match for the garlicky lamb. Try Alpha Estate 2005 Xiñómavro (Greece, $36).
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