Name: Classic Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 or more Frenched* lamb rib racks with 7 to 8 ribs each (1 1/4 to 2 pounds for each rack, figure each rack feeds 2-3 people) -; For each rib rack: -; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary -; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; Salt -; Pepper -; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -; *Typically you will buy a rack of lamb already "Frenched", or cut so that the rib bones are exposed. You can also ask your butcher to french them for you. For directions on how to French them yourself, see How to French a Rack of Lamb . -

Ingredients for - Classic Rack of Lamb

1. 1 or more Frenched* lamb rib racks with 7 to 8 ribs each (1 1/4 to 2 pounds for each rack, figure each rack feeds 2-3 people)

2. For each rib rack:

3. 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

4. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

5. 2 cloves garlic, minced

6. Salt

7. Pepper

8. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

9. *Typically you will buy a rack of lamb already "Frenched", or cut so that the rib bones are exposed. You can also ask your butcher to french them for you. For directions on how to French them yourself, see How to French a Rack of Lamb .

How to cook deliciously - Classic Rack of Lamb

1 . Stage

Marinate the lamb: Rub rib rack(s) all over with mixture of rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Rub with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place in a thick plastic bag with olive oil. Spread oil around so that it coats the lamb rack(s) all over. Squeeze out as much air as you can from the bag and seal. Place in a container to catch any leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or at room temperature for 1 1/2 to 2 hours as the lamb is coming to room temperature in the next step.

2 . Stage

Bring the lamb to room temp: Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 1 1/2 to 2 hours before you cook it so that it comes to room temp. If the meat is not at room temperature, it won't cook evenly and may still be raw inside while the outside is cooked.

3 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 450°F: Arrange the oven rack, so the lamb will be in the middle of the oven.

4 . Stage

Score the fat, sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap bones in foil, place in pan fat side up: Score the fat, by making sharp shallow cuts through the fat, spaced about an inch apart. Rub the rack all over with more salt and pepper. Place the lamb rack bone side down (fat side up) on a roasting pan lined with foil. Wrap the exposed rib bones in a little foil so they don't burn.

5 . Stage

Roast at high heat to brown, then reduce heat to finish: Place the roast in the oven at 450°F for 10 minutes (longer if roasting more than one rack), or until the surface of the roast is nicely browned. Then, lower the heat to 300°F. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer (depending on the size of the lamb rack, if you are roasting more than one rack, and how rare or well done you want your lamb). A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should read 125°F for rare or 135°F for medium rare. Use a meat thermometer. Many factors can affect cooking time like the shape of the roast, the fat marbling, and your individual oven characteristics. This is too lovely and tender a roast to risk overcooking.

6 . Stage

Rest the roast 15 minutes before serving: Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut lamb chops away from the rack by slicing between the bones. Serve 2 to 3 chops per person. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!