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Ginger and Sesame- Scented Rack of Lamb

Ginger and Sesame- Scented Rack of Lamb comes together with Fresh Ginger Root, Garlic, Orange, Soy Sauce, and Dark Sesame Oil. About 24 hr from start to finish for 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 stalk
• 2
• 1
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2

Method (preview)

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   PREPARATION: Peel the ginger and garlic.

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   Remove two 1-inch by 3-inch strips of zest from the orange.

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   Squeeze 1/3 cup orange juice into the workbowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

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   Add the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and process until smooth.

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   Put the lamb in a large bowl and rub the meat with the ginger paste.

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   Refrigerate, covered, for 24 hours, turning the racks occasionally in the seasoning paste.

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   COOKING: Bring meat to room temperature.

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   Adjust oven rack to high position and heat oven to 450:F. Wrap the rib bones in foil to prevent blackening and put the racks meat-side up in a shallow roasting pan.

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   Spread any remaining ginger paste over the meat and roast for 10 minutes.

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    Lower oven to 350:F and roast until the internal temperature of the meat at the thickest point registers 130:F (medium rare), 15-20 minutes.

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    SERVING: Let racks rest 5 minutes, cut into chops and serve immediately.

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    Serves: 4 to 6

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    Prep Time: More than 1 day

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    "The rack, or rib roast is a very tender and elegant cut."

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    "Cook's Magazine September/October 1988"

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    NOTES: Ask the butcher to remove the chine bone from each rack, to trim and "french" the ribs, remove the fell, and trim the fat to no more than 1/4-inch in thickness.

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    This creates a flat base and simplifies carving

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    Nutr. Assoc.: 0