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Rack of Lamb with Pecan-Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Rack of Lamb with Pecan-Chipotle Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 cups water
8 fresh cilantro sprigs
1 tsp finely chopped canned chipotle chiles plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce
1/4 cup chile seeds (from any dried but not smoked chile, such as ancho or pasilla)
3/4 tsp aniseed
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 (1-inch piece) canela * or cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb) racks of lamb, fat trimmed , frenched

Directions:

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add pecans, 4 cups water, and cilantro. Boil 10 minutes. Mix in chipotle chiles and adobo sauce. Remove cilantro. Puree mixture in blender. Return to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Season sauce with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before using.)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast chile seeds in large skillet over medium-high heat, shaking pan constantly, until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to spice grinder. Add spices; grind very finely. Sprinkle lamb with salt and coat with spice mixture. Place lamb, bone side down, on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes. Let lamb stand 5 minutes. Cut into chops; top with sauce and serve.
*Mexican cinnamon sticks with a delicate, floral flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	462.89 Kcal (1938 kJ)
Calories from fat	367.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.88g	63%
Cholesterol	49.32mg	16%
Sodium	58.55mg	2%
Potassium	166.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.52g	2%
Sugars	1.58g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	12%
Protein	18.57g	37%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	135.4mg	752%
Calcium	53.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.57 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.79g	63%
Cholesterol	10.61mg	16%
Sodium	12.59mg	2%
Potassium	35.88mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.4g	2%
Sugars	0.34g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	12%
Protein	3.99g	37%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	4%
Iron	29.1mg	752%
Calcium	11.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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