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ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH CRANBERRY AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Get your butcher to trim racks of lamb for roasting; trimmed racks ready for roasting are called "frenched".
• In a small bowl, mix together salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Season lamb with salt/pepper mixture.
• Place racks upright, with bones supporting one another in a a small roasting pan.
• Roast lamb in preheated 425 F oven for 25 minutes (for rare), 30 minutes (for well done).
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before carving.
• Pour drippings ino a small bowl and skim off fa layer with a teaspoon; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add cloves and saute for 20 seconds.
• Add jellied cranberries, red wine and thyme and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, strain into a clean pan and return to boil.
• Stir in vanilla, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Pour reserved dripings into the sauce and return to boil.
• Strain into a serving dish.
• Serve with the lamb.