Herbed Rack of Lamb with Port-Fig Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, herbs and butter.

3. 3

   Remove the layer of fat on the meat, if desired. Cross the bones placing them face-to-face on a baking sheet. Press the crumb mixture on the flesh of the lamb.

4. 4

   Cook until a meat thermometer reads 60 °C (140 °F) for medium-rare.

5. 5

   It will usually be 15 minutes per 454 g (per pound). A rack of lamb weighs on average 750 g (1 1/2 lb).

6. 6

   Whether you cook 1 or 2 racks at a time, the cooking time will be the same as one rack, about 25 minutes of cooking.