Description
This recipe for Roast Rack of Lamb with Apricot Mustard Glaze is an effortless way to create a gourmet meal at home. The savory lamb pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy apricot glaze, offering a dish that is both elegant and simple to prepare. With minimal prep time and a quick cooking time, you can impress guests or enjoy a special meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 rack Rack of Lamb (Frenched racks recommended for presentation)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- 1 cup Stone Ground Mustard
- 1/2 cup Apricot Preserves
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Thyme
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes, Blackberry or Cherry Preserves, Toasted Nuts
Instructions
- Remove the rack of lamb from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Pat it dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the stone ground mustard, apricot preserves, minced garlic, and chopped thyme. Stir until well blended into a smooth glaze.
- Generously spread the glaze over both sides of the lamb racks. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the lamb in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes for rare (internal temperature of 125°F).
- After the first 10 minutes of roasting, apply additional glaze over the lamb for extra flavor and a glossy finish.
- Once cooking is complete, cover the lamb with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Optional: Drizzle with a bit more apricot preserves before serving for added sweetness.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, wrap cooled roasted lamb tightly in heavy-duty foil or place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C).
- Ensure stone ground mustard is gluten-free if needed.
- Check lamb doneness with a meat thermometer; 125°F for rare.
- Apply glaze during the first half of roasting to prevent burning.
- Do not overcrowd the roasting pan for even cooking.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg