Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb
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Lamb is an often overlooked meat, but it’s got a lot going on! The flavor of lamb is slightly sweet and mild. There are earthy notes and a hint of gaminess.
So what’s so great about racks of lamb? For one, it is tender and juicy. For another, it makes one impressive presentation that’s nothing short of elegant. And last, but not least, Lamb is a versatile meat. It pairs with a wide variety of herbs and spices (rubs) like those we make at CusoCuts, marinades, and sauces. You can pan-sear it, grill it, or roast it.
Shopping for Lamb
Count how many people you are having for dinner. Each person will need one rib. Buy prime or choice cuts. After that, it’s up to you to pick your rack of lamb recipes. Here’s one.
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb with 1 rib per person
- 1 c finely minced pistachios
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
- Spices to taste **
- Extra Virgin olive oil
- Honey balsamic salad dressing
** There are several all-natural spice blends we make at CusoCuts that pair with lamb.
- Cuso’s Coconut Rum Seasoning: This blend also goes great with nuts, so it’s a win-win.
- Cuso’s Grass Seasoning: Matches the earthiness of the lamb
- Cuso’s Gravel Seasoning: For an extra textural layer
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400F
- Brush on the mustard as a binder
- Mix your chosen seasoning with the nuts
- Press this mixture into the rack of lamb (get everywhere!)
- Transfer the lamb to a cast iron frying pan
- Put a little olive oil into the pan over medium-high heat
- Sear the rack of lamb on all sides for 3 minutes. This makes your crust golden brown
- Move the lamb to a roaster
- Cook for 25 minutes for medium rare (135F)
- Rest the lamb for 10 minutes before serving
- Use the honey balsamic as a finishing sauce
PitMaster’s Memo: Rack Facts
- A three-ounce piece of lamb has half the daily value of protein.
- On average, a rack of lamb weighs 2 pounds
- A crown roast of lamb comes from two racks, carefully tied together
- Lamb chops are the result of cutting in between the bones
- You will get 8 lamb chops from a rack of lamb
- Lamb is healthy. It provides vitamins B1 and B2
Sides
Beet salad with feta
Couscous
Polenta
Ratatouille
Rice Pilaf
Desserts
Apple Crisp
Berry cobbler
Coconut pineapple flan
Orange zest cheesecake
Raspberry cake
From the Bar
Belgian Ale
Iced coffee
Mint ice tea
Mojito
Pinot Noir
