How to Make Roasted Rack of Lamb with Figs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably luxurious and elegant about a beautifully roasted rack of lamb. Add some sweet, juicy figs to the mix and you have a dish that's the perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any special occasion or holiday meal.

The key to a perfect rack of lamb is achieving a beautifully browned, crispy crust while keeping the meat juicy and tender. This recipe for roasted rack of lamb with figs does just that, with a simple yet flavorful...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 bone) racks of lamb, exterior fat trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup port wine
  • ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 10 dried figs, halved
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan.
  • Rub lamb with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place meat-side up in the prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 to 160 degrees F (63 to 71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Cover loosely with foil.
  • Add 1 cup water to the roasting pan and stir to loosen any pan drippings; strain with a fine sieve to remove liquid and set the pan drippings aside.
  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cornstarch until blended. Gradually add wine, broth, pan drippings, figs, remaining salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle lamb with walnuts and serve with warm fig sauce.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 375mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 539mg