Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust

Steps8

1. 1

   Step 1. Make the herb crust

   Blitz bread, herbs, Parmesan and melted butter into a green crust.

   ParsleyRosemary
2. 2

   Step 2. Sear and rest lamb

   15 min

   Sear the lamb racks hard in neutral oil to develop colour, then rest 15 minutes before crusting.

   The resting step after searing is the key to even pink throughout — don't skip it.

   Vegetable oil
3. 3

   Step 3. Crust and roast lamb

   Brush lamb with Dijon mustard, press on the herb crust, and roast at 100°C until internal temperature reaches 50°C.

   Low and slow roasting keeps the meat pink edge to edge with no grey ring.
4. 4

   Step 4. Build the red wine jus

   Sweat shallots, deglaze with red wine, add veal fond and thyme, reduce, strain, and finish with balsamic vinegar.

   Veal stock
5. 5

   Step 5. Rest the lamb

   10 min

   Rest the roasted lamb for 10 minutes to allow internal temperature to rise to 54°C.

6. 6

   Step 6. Cook the minted peas

   Warm frozen peas with shallot, butter, and mint.

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   Step 7. Finish the jus

   Off heat, whisk ice-cold butter cubes into the jus for a mirror-gloss shine (monter au beurre).

   The cold butter must be added off heat and whisked in gently to emulsify properly.
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   Step 8. Carve and serve

   Carve the lamb between the bones, plate with minted peas, and pour the red wine jus.

   Frozen pea