Two-Step Rack of Lamb Recipe

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Two-Step Rack of Lamb
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  1. Trim and discard any fat on lamb racks down to about 1/8 inch thick; rinse lamb.
  2. In a deep bowl, mix wine, 1/2 cup port, vinegar, shallots, thyme, and pepper. Add lamb and turn to coat well. Cover bowl airtight and chill for 1 to 4 hours, turning racks occasionally.
  3. Lift racks from marinade, draining well; reserve liquid.
  4. Place a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, lay lamb racks, one or two at a time (don't crowd), meat side down, in pan. Brown entire meat side, tipping racks back and forth as necessary, 4 to 5 minutes total per rack. Frequently drain and discard any fat in pan to reduce spattering. As browned, return racks to marinade and coat well. Cover airtight and chill another 1 to 4 hours, turning racks occasionally.
  5. Lift racks from bowl and lay, bones down (bones can overlap), in a shallow 12- by 17-inch pan. Pour marinade over lamb.
  6. Bake in a 450° regular or convection oven until a thermometer inserted into meat in the center of a rack, parallel to rib bones, registers 125° for rare, 15 to 18 minutes, or 135° for medium-rare, 25 to 27 minutes (meat should still give easily when pressed). If marinade evaporates, add about 1/4 cup water to pan and tilt to mix, to prevent scorching. Transfer racks to a platter and let stand at least 5 minutes.
  7. If desired, add 1/2 cup port and 1/4 cup water to pan; stir over high heat, scraping browned bits free, until mixture is boiling vigorously. Drain any accumulated juices from lamb into pan, then pour pan juices into a small bowl.
  8. Cut racks apart into double lamb chops. Serve with pan juices. Add salt to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1532.08 Kcal (6415 kJ)
Calories from fat 762.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84.68g 130%
Cholesterol 359.63mg 120%
Sodium 939.65mg 39%
Potassium 777.68mg 17%
Total Carbs 38.22g 13%
Sugars 26.02g 104%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 7%
Protein 94.31g 189%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 540.4mg 3002%
Calcium 950mg 95%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.9 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.96g 130%
Cholesterol 29.55mg 120%
Sodium 77.22mg 39%
Potassium 63.91mg 17%
Total Carbs 3.14g 13%
Sugars 2.14g 104%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 7%
Protein 7.75g 189%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6%
Iron 44.4mg 3002%
Calcium 78.1mg 95%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.3
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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