Honey and Citrus Rack of Lamb

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Thoroughly trim the fat off the lamb racks and clean the bones, if needed, or ask the butcher to do it. Season the meat with salt.

3. 3

   In a skillet, brown the meat in the oil and butter. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside in a baking dish.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the remaining ingredients and reduce until the sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Put the lamb back in the skillet and coat with the sauce.

5. 5

   Transfer back to the baking dish. Cover with the remaining sauce.

6. 6

   For medium-rare, bake for about 10 minutes or until meat thermometer reads about 60 °C (140 °F). Remove from the oven. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve with Herb and Cheese Soufflés or the Maple Syrup Mashed Acorn Squash.