{"id":514,"date":"2017-01-18T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T01:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/?p=514"},"modified":"2017-03-24T17:30:54","modified_gmt":"2017-03-25T01:30:54","slug":"traditional-rack-of-lamb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/2017\/01\/18\/traditional-rack-of-lamb\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Rack of Lamb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a restaurant classic. \u00a0I love it. \u00a0This version is inspired by Anthony Bourdain&#8217;s &#8220;Les Halles Cookbook&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I also love a variation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/2016\/12\/27\/garlic-and-herb-rack-of-lamb\/\">garlic and herbs<\/a> instead of breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-515\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"515\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-mods\"><div 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class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Traditional Rack of Lamb<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-515-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-515-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"515\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Meat<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">racks of lamb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">french cut<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sauce<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red wine<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken stock<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">dark and rich if you have it<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bouquet garni<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sprigs of parsley, thyme and bayleaf tied together<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Coating<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">thyme<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped, fresh<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rosemary<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped, fresh<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bread crumbs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mustard<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">dijon if you have it<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-515-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-515-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"515\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Brown the meat<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Season the lamb with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-300x184.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-1024x627.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-attachment-id=\"504\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/herbedlambrack1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3584,2196\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DMC-TS3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1482669406&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HerbedLambRack1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-300x184.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HerbedLambRack1-1024x627.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Put the racks in the skillet with the fat side down. &nbsp;Sear all sides until they are all brown.  About 5 to 10 minutes.<br><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the racks from the skillet and set them aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sauce<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain the fat from the skillet and put it over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir the wine in with a wooden spoon. &nbsp;Be sure to scrape all the delicious nibbly-bits into the wine.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce the wine to about half of its original volume.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the chicken stock and garlic and stir.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Throw in the bouquet garni.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring the mixture to a boil and then set it to simmer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce the sauce until it is about half, then strain it into a small saucepan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Coating and roasting<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pre-heat the oven to 375 \u00baF.<br><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the thyme and rosemary.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Coat the racks (the meaty parts) with the mustard, then use your hands to press the breadcrumb mixture into the mustard for a nice thick coating.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Either return the racks to the cast iron skilled or transfer them to a small roasting pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Roast for 15 to 17 minutes.  They should be medium rare, about 120 \u00baF when tested with a meat thermometer.<br><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-515-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the oven an let the racks rest for 10 minutes.  Then slice into double chops and serve.<br><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a restaurant classic.  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