Roast Rack of Lamb with Mint Sauce
- 3 8-chop racks of lamb, trimmed
- 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Fresh mint sprigs
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup canned beef broth
- 1/3 cup minced shallots
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of each lamb rack.
- Mix breadcrumbs and mint in medium bowl.
- Press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb, coating completely.
- Arrange lamb, meat side up, on large baking sheet with rim.
- Roast lamb 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
- Roast until thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130F.
- for medium-rare, about 20 minutes longer.
- Transfer lamb to work surface.
- Tent with foil; let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut lamb racks between bones into chops.
- Arrange chops on plates.
- Garnish with mint sprigs; pass Mint Sauce separately.
- Combine 1 cup mint, broth, shallots, vinegar and sugar in heavy small non-aluminum saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover and let stand 2 hours.
- Strain sauce into large glass measuring cup.
- Place cornstarch in same saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in sauce.
- Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir until sauce thickens slightly and turns translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool to room temperature.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Stir in remaining 2 tablespoon mint.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Makes about 1 cup.
mustard, fresh white breadcrumbs, fresh mint, mint sprigs, fresh mint, beef broth, shallots, red wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-rack-of-lamb-with-mint-sauce-1260 (may not work)