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

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