Crown Roast of Lamb
- 2 trimmed racks of lamb, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds each
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Creole mustard
- 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup finely minced onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 cup dark meat stock reduction (lamb, beef or veal)
- Slit the membrane on the back side of the racks, between each rib.
- This will make it easier to shape the roast.
- Set the end pieces together (bone up), shape and tie the roast tightly with butchers' string to hold the roast together.
- Season the roast with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the mustard, butter, onions, garlic and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Puree until smooth.
- Smear the entire roast with the mustard mixture.
- Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the roast on a roasting pan and bring the meat to room temperature.
- Roast for about 30 to 35 minutes or, until a meat thermometer reads 135 degrees for medium rare.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Remove the roast from the pan.
- Place the pan over medium heat and deglaze the pan with the stock reduction.
- Slice the roast into individual chops and spoon the pan sauce over each chop.
- Serve with the fresh carrot ring, buttered peas and cauliflower.
lamb, salt, freshly ground black pepper, creole mustard, butter, onions, garlic, parsley, dark meat stock
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/crown-roast-of-lamb-recipe.html (may not work)