How to Make Frenched Rack of Lamb - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something undeniably elegant about a perfectly cooked rack of lamb. The tender, juicy meat, the rich, savory flavor, and the impressive presentation make it a go-to choice for special occasions and dinner parties. And if you’re looking for a show-stopping main course that’s sure to impress your guests, look no further than a beautifully Frenched rack of lamb.

Frenching refers to the process of trimming the fat and meat from the ends of the lamb bones to create a clean, elegant...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1 (8 bone) rack Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Wrap garlic head in foil.
  • Roast garlic in the preheated oven until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice in half; squeeze to remove the roasted garlic within.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon roasted garlic with bread crumbs, parsley, and thyme. Reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use.
  • Wrap the exposed bone sections of the rack individually in aluminum foil.
  • Set the rack, bone-side down, ribs facing away, on a sheet of plastic wrap and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush meat with mustard to create a thin layer. Spread bread crumb mixture over and press the crumbs into it using the plastic wrap. Set the lamb on a roasting rack. Discard the plastic wrap.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness, or to desired doneness, 25 to 35 minutes. Let the lamb sit for 20 minutes in a warm location; carve into 4 two-bone chops. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 538mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 219mg