Spiced Rack Of Lamb With Balsamic Jus
Servings
Prep Time
6
20
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
20
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Ingredients
For the lamb
3
lamb racks
cleaned well
salt and pepper to taste
2
tablespoon
olive oil
For the sauce
1
tablespoon
brown sugar
3
cups
beef or lamb stock
3
tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
For the spice mix
tablespoon
¼turmeric
1
teaspoon
chilli flakes
1
tablespoon
ground coriander
teaspoon
½ground cloves
teaspoon
½ground fennel seeds
1
tablespoon
ground cumin
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spice mix.
Salt and pepper the lamb racks and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil on high.
Sear the lamb rack on each side for 3 minutes.
Remove and bring it to room temperature.
Rub in about 2 tbsp of the spice mix on the lamb rack.
This can be done a day in advance before baking.
For the sauce, combine brown sugar ad vinegar and bring it to a boil.
Add a little red wine and the remaining spice mixture.
Boil and stir till the syrup thickens.
Add stock and reduce it to about 1 ½ cups.
Season the jus if necessary.
In a 400 F pre-heated oven, roast the lamb racks for 25 minutes until medium rare.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before carving.
Drizzle the sauce on top of the lamb before serving.