RACK OF LAMB

  • 1 ½ T. kosher salt

  • 2 T. minced fresh rosemary

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup Dijon mustard

  • 1 T. balsamic vinegar

  • 2 racks of lamb

Process salt, rosemary, and garlic until they are as finely minced as possible.  Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute.  Place lamb in roasting pan with ribs curving down and coat the tops with mustard mixture.  Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Roast lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare, 25 for medium rare.  Remove from oven and cover with foil for 15 minutes.  Cut into individual ribs and serve.  Serves 6.