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Smoked Rack of Lamb

Smoked Rack of Lamb: Elevate Your Dinner with Elegance

Experience the unforgettable flavors of Smoked Rack of Lamb with herb paste, perfect for impressing guests at any dinner party.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gourmet
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 1 rack Rack of Lamb (Frenched) Ask your butcher for a Frenched preparation if not available.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning to enhance flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds depth to the flavor profile.
For the Herb Paste
  • Grapeseed Oil Acts as a binding agent; olive oil is an alternative.
  • Madeira Wine Infuses complexity; can substitute with red wine or balsamic vinegar.
  • 9 cloves Garlic Provides robust flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Use dried if fresh is unavailable.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can also work.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Always go for fresh when possible.
For Assembly
  • 0.5 shallot Shallot Adds sweetness when blended and placed under the lamb.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your smoker to 200°F and stabilize for 15 minutes.
  2. Score the fatty side of the rack of lamb in a crisscross pattern, then season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Halve a shallot and thinly slice one half; place under the lamb on the baking sheet.
  4. Blend the remaining shallot, grapeseed oil, Madeira wine, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and rosemary in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Lay the lamb on a baking sheet with the curved side down and brush the herb paste over the top.
  6. Smoke the lamb for approximately 2.5 hours, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F.
  7. Once cooked, remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Prepare herb paste a day in advance for convenience. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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