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Gin and Orange Marinated Rack of Lamb
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By Cheri Sicard
Posted July 23rd, 2007
Servings: 4
Author Notes:

I came up with this lamb recipe for a cooking class I was teaching for Williams Sonoma.

Gin, which gets its flavor from juniper, gives this lamb a great subtle flavor.

Ingredients: 2 (1 pound) racks of lamb, trimmed
1/4 cup gin
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon orange zest
juice of 2 oranges
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 teaspoons (more to taste) Asian hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions: Mix all ingredients (except lamb) in a large zipper bag. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting. Add lamb, close bag and refrigerate for 4-8 hours, turning bag occasionally to mix and coat all sides of the lamb.

Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron pan. Place racks of lamb in pan and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer lamb to an oiled roasting pan brush with reserved marinade and roast for about 10-12 minutes (or until meat registers 130°F on a meat thermometer) for medium rare, brushing once more with marinade during the cooking process. Transfer lamb to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes before carving racks into chops.

OR GRILL IT!
You can also grill the lamb over a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Cook, turning and basting the racks occasionally until done to your liking. Again, let rest for 5 minutes before carving.



 

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