Lamb Loin With Herb Crust

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 -5 lbs loin lamb rib racks, bone-in
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
• 3/4 cup butter, cut up (or margarine)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. combine the olive oil with the garlic, salt, basil, thyme, parsley, rosemary and black pepper.
• 2 rub the lamb all over with olive oil and herb mixture.
• 3 place the lamb on a rack and roast at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 150 degrees. the temperature will rise about 10 degrees while resting. if you prefer a higher than 160 degree final temp., cook longer as desired.
• 4 transfer to a serving tray, cover and let rest while making the sauce.
• 5 for the sauce, pour the pan drippings into a skillet. add the butter; cook over medium heat until melted. whisk in the flour until smooth and bubbly.
• 6 gradually whisk in the stock, tomato paste, sage and pepper; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
• 7 slice the roast between the bones and serve the sauce over the lamb, under the lamb or on the side.