ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH CRANBERRY AND RED WINE SAUCE

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This stylish dish was posted in our local newspaper. This recipe could grace a holiday occasion or make a good choice for entertaining any time of year.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 racks of lamb (7 to 8 ribs each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped shallot
10 whole cloves
1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Get your butcher to trim racks of lamb for roasting; trimmed racks ready for roasting are called "frenched".
  • In a small bowl, mix together salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Season lamb with salt/pepper mixture.
  • Place racks upright, with bones supporting one another in a a small roasting pan.
  • Roast lamb in preheated 425 F oven for 25 minutes (for rare), 30 minutes (for well done).
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before carving.
  • Pour drippings ino a small bowl and skim off fa layer with a teaspoon; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add cloves and saute for 20 seconds.
  • Add jellied cranberries, red wine and thyme and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, strain into a clean pan and return to boil.
  • Stir in vanilla, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour reserved dripings into the sauce and return to boil.
  • Strain into a serving dish.
  • Serve with the lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 498.3, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.7, Protein 0.4

Jeane Mabika
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This is a great recipe. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Saith Waleed
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


lavlu islam lavlu00
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The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I really enjoyed this dish.


Tiana Francis
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is very impressive and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this dish.


Imran Haider
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The lamb was a little tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Elvis Asare
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This is a great recipe. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ezekiel Kaluku
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Maria Sorea
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The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I really enjoyed this dish.


Boitshwarelo Mphalaleng
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is very impressive and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this dish.


Alexander Mathe
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The lamb was a little overcooked, but the sauce was still good.


Amanda Roberts
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Khethiwe Nyirongo
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This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this dish.


naim razzz
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The lamb was a little tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Aaruluk
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the lamb and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Vaughn Geisendorf
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This roast rack of lamb with cranberry and red wine sauce was an absolute delight! The lamb was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, while the sauce was rich and flavorful. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the gaminess of th