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Homecook
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:29 am Posts: 12522 Location: My own little world
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 Rack of lamb/lamb chops
I picked up a rack of lamb for DH. It's got 8 chops. He loves lamb and I can take it or leave it. How should I prepare and cook it??
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:35 am |
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minicook
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:13 am Posts: 134 Location: Alton, UK
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 Re: Rack of lamb/lamb chops
It depends how much hassle you want. Ideally, you French trim the bones, that is remove the meat and fat from the top of the bones. You then can marinade and roast it. You can even stuff them, by making it into a crown. This website offers a few options: http://uktv.co.uk/food/stepbystep/aid/599654
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:45 am |
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Homecook
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:29 am Posts: 12522 Location: My own little world
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 Re: Rack of lamb/lamb chops
Thanks for that site Ray. I'll be looking it over, looks like some good options. The bones are already french trimmed.
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:14 am |
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Chowhound
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:31 am Posts: 4789 Location: PA's chimney
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 Re: Rack of lamb/lamb chops
I always liked the looks of when they make it into a crown with the stuffing in the middle. Very fancy.
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:21 am |
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Homecook
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:29 am Posts: 12522 Location: My own little world
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That does look neat when it's stuffed and made into a crown. I don't think this one is big enough. Attachment:
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:54 am |
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minicook
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:13 am Posts: 134 Location: Alton, UK
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Yeah, I think they usually use two to make a crown.
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:32 pm |
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Cooksie
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:56 pm Posts: 234
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That's a beautiful piece of meat. I've never cooked a whole rack, but this one sure looks good: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/classic_rack_of_lamb/The recipes that I've used from her site have always been good.
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:56 pm |
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Homecook
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:29 am Posts: 12522 Location: My own little world
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Thanks Cooksie! Another one to consider.
I should have DH look over the recipes and let him choose since he'll be the one eating it. lol
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| Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:08 pm |
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