A keeper! Only difficulty we had was keeping the nut crust adhered to lamb as we cut the rack into pieces for serving. No matter, we scooped up the wayward bits of cooked crust and scattered them on plates. Big hit with our guests all around. Also the Green Bean and Radish salad that is recommended to serve with is easy and delicious partner.
Macadamia-Crusted Lamb with Honeygar Reduction
SERVES 4
Maureen Maxwell of BeesOnline gave us this recipe. "Honeygar", vinegar mixed with honey, is easy to make (see below) but may also be bought ready-made.
FOR THE HONEYGAR REDUCTION:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1⁄4 cup honey, preferably manuka honey
FOR THE LAMB:
2 1⁄4 cups macadamia nuts, lightly toasted
1⁄2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp. honey, preferably manuka honey
4 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. canola oil
3 frenched racks New Zealand lamb
(3 1⁄2–4 lbs. total), trimmed of
most of their fat
1. For the honeygar reduction: Put vinegar and honey into a small pot over medium heat. Simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
2. For the lamb: Preheat oven to 450°. Pulse nuts, parsley, thyme, honey, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor until it resembles coarse meal; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, season lamb with salt and pepper and cook, rounded sides down, until golden brown, 1–2 minutes. Arrange lamb, rounded sides up, on a sheet pan fitted with a rack and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, press nut mixture firmly onto rounded sides of racks to coat completely, and roast until crust is golden, 7–9 minutes more for medium rare. (For medium, cover with foil; roast for 5 minutes more.) Let rest for 10 minutes. Carve lamb into 4 portions.
3. Rewarm honeygar reduction gently, then drizzle some on each of 4 plates. Divide lamb chops evenly between plates.
Ratings & Reviews (1)
Macadamia-Crusted Lamb with Honeygar Reduction
Reviewed by PIACERE on
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A keeper! Only difficulty we had was keeping the nut crust adhered to lamb as we cut the rack into pieces for serving. No matter, we scooped up the wayward bits of cooked crust and scattered them on plates. Big hit with our guests all around. Also the Green Bean and Radish salad that is recommended to serve with is easy and delicious partner.
Rating: 4
