Grilled Rack of Lamb with Mustard Crust
Description
Grilled rack of lamb with mustard crust, including grainy mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, sounds difficult but this recipe is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup grainy mustard
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1 medium lemon, juiced
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3 cloves garlic, grated
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (8 bone) rack of lamb, exterior fat trimmed
Directions
1
Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
2
Place whole lamb rack into a large resealable plastic bag; add mustard marinade. Massage to coat lamb with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 3 to 6 hours.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for high, indirect heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Remove lamb from marinade; discard excess marinade. Wrap exposed bones with aluminum foil to prevent burning and flaking.
5
Sear briefly on the preheated grill over direct heat just until a dark brown crust starts to form, about 3 minutes. Be careful it doesn't burn. Flip and sear the other side.
6
Move lamb to indirect heat; close the grill. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 120 degrees F (58 degrees C) for medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Transfer lamb to a serving dish; cover with aluminum foil and rest for 5 minutes. Remove all foil; cut lamb rack into chops.