Best Grill Roasted Rack Of Lamb In Red Mole Recipes

RED MOLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice the tomatoes crosswise in half. Using a small spoon or your fingers, scrape out the seeds. Place the tomatoes cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this keeps the acidic tomatoes from reacting with the pan) and roast for about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove and discard the skins and cores. Reserve.
• Meanwhile, also roast the peanuts on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely grind in a food processor. Set aside.
• Toast the anchos in a small skillet over medium heat. Soak in hot water to soften, about 20 minutes. Drain, and remove the seeds and stems. Reserve.
• Heat the canola oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add the plantain slices and sauté until well browned and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• In a dry skillet, toast the annatto, allspice, cloves, and peppercorns until fragrant. Let cool, then combine with the canela in a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
• In a blender, puree the anchos and chipotles until smooth. Add the plantains, ground spices, and tomatoes and puree. Reserve.
• Pour the garlic oil into a medium pot and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the puree and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the peanuts and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add the chocolate and let it melt. Stir in the vinegar and chicken stock and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Refrigerated, this keeps for 1 month.

GRILLED RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY-LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the thick layer of fat off the back of the racks of lamb. Trim all other fat with a knife and discard. Using a heavy cleaver, chop off the rib bones a few inches from the base. This allows the meat to lay on the grill more easily; the ribs should be grilled separately and served as well.
• Place all the meat in a roasting pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with rosemary and rub with olive oil. Let sit for several hours.
• Place the base of the racks over hot coals and grill for about 10 minutes, covered, turning occasionally. Add the rib sections during the last 5 minutes.
• When the meat is cooked place all pieces in an ovenproof roasting pan and let rest on the side of the grill where heat is least intense. Add the butter and shallots to the pan. When the butter has melted, add the lemon juice and the parsley. Let all this mix with the meat drippings for about 5 minutes.
• Carve the rack into serving portions in the roasting pan to catch the juices. Place the meat and some of the ribs on each serving plate. Stir the sauce well over the heat and spoon some over the meat. Serve immediately.

GRILLED RACKS OF LAMB WITH SMOKY SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Mix paprika, chilies, mint, thyme and 1 tablespoon olive oil to make a paste. With a sharp knife, make cuts about an inch deep at top end of racks, where chops can be separated; cut as if you were starting to slice rack into individual chops. Place about a half-teaspoon of spice and herb mixture into each cut.
• Place racks in a shallow dish, combine remaining olive oil with vinegar and wine, and pour mixture over racks. Turn racks to coat and marinate 2 to 3 hours, turning once or twice.
• Heat charcoal or gas grill. When coals are hot but not flaming, or gas grill is about 600 degrees, place racks on grill, fat side down. Sear about 2 minutes, turn, and cook about 20 minutes. Cover briefly if meat flames up. For medium rare, instant-read thermometer should read 120 degrees. Alternatively, racks can be roasted in a 450-degree oven for about 25 minutes.
• Remove meat from grill or oven. Allow to rest 10 minutes, carve into individual chops and serve.