Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Cooking with Meat & Poultry How to Cook Rack of Lamb Prepare an impressive rack of lamb for family and friends with this simple step-by-step guide—plus, our secret to getting the most flavorful braised meat. By Andrea Beck Andrea Beck Andrea Beck spent more than three years writing about food for Better Homes & Gardens before serving as the assistant digital garden editor. Now, she writes about lifestyle topics, including food, garden, home, and health for Hy-Vee's Seasons magazine. Her work has appeared on Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, MyRecipes, and more. Andrea holds a double degree in Magazines and English, with a minor in politics from Drake University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 29, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Many rack of lamb recipes call for "frenched" lamb. This means removing the cartilage and fat between the rib bones so the clean bones are exposed. You can ask your butcher to do this for you, or you can try the technique yourself. Just use a small, sharp knife to cut away the cartilage and fat, and if necessary, scrape the exposed bone clean. How to Roast Rack of Lamb It's surprisingly easy to make tender, juicy lamb that's ready to fall off the bone. This lamb recipe is perfectly simple, with just a few steps to follow. Rack of Lamb Prepare the Marinade Process salt, rosemary, and garlic in a food processor until they are as finely minced as possible. Then, add mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute. Allow Lamb to Marinate Place the lamb in a roasting pan with the ribs curving down. Coat the top of the meat with the mustard marinade, and allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Roast and Serve Rack of Lamb_R226039_Chef Family Meals Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Roast lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove lamb from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow lamb to sit for 15 minutes. Then cut the rack into individual ribs and serve. Our Best Rack of Lamb Recipes How to Braise a Lamb: Flavorful Cooking Secret Revealed! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit