Pepper Crusted Rack Of Lamb With Plum Chutney Recipes

RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Brown lamb:
• Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot, at least 2 minutes. Meanwhile, pat lamb dry and rub meat all over with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet, then brown racks, in 2 batches if necessary, on all sides (not ends), about 10 minutes per batch.
• Transfer racks to a small (13- by 9-inch) roasting pan.
• Coat and roast lamb:
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Stir together garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and oil. Coat meaty parts of lamb with herb mixture, pressing to help adhere. Roast 15 minutes, then cover lamb loosely with foil and roast until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 120°F, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 125 to 130°F for medium-rare while lamb stands.)
• Cut each rack into 4 double chops.

PEPPER ENCRUSTED RACK OF LAMB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the lamb liberally with the salt and pepper on both sides. Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil into a large skillet and place over high heat until the oil begins to smoke, 1 to 2 minutes. Working in batches, place the racks into the skillet. Sear for 1 minute per side, remove and put on a baking sheet. Put the lamb into the oven and roast until medium rare, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Using a sharp knife, cut each rack in half. Serve immediately, half a rack per person.

PEPPER CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH PUREE OF JAPANESE SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Crust the rack of lamb and cook to desired temperature. Cut rack into 4 chops. Toss beans with oil, salt and pepper and place on center of plate in a triangle. Place puree in center of triangle. Place 4 chops around the puree in a circle. Sprinkle plate with red pepper bruniose and mustard seeds. Finish plate with both lamb and yogurt sauce. Garnish with sweet potato chips sticking up from the puree.
• After boiled, peel sweet potatoes and put through potato ricer. Place in bowl and using a hand mixer, whip in heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper and hold warm.
• Fresh grind all peppercorns and mix with bread crumb.
• Fresh grind all peppercorns and mix with bread crumb.
• Saute shallot, bay leaf and peppercorns in oil. Add red wine and reduce until almost dry. Add lamb stock and reduce until thick sauce consistency forms. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm and set aside.
• Bring jus to a simmer and swirl in cream and yogurt.