Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze Recipe - Simply So Healthy (2024)

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This Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze brings in flavors of a classic combination, without the carbs. This recipe is super easy and can work for people on low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, gluten-free, LC/HF, and Banting diets.

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This recipe, as with many of my recipes, is the brain child of a craving combined with desperation. I’m not sure who thought of combining lamb with mint jelly, but they found a combination so good it has lasted for centuries. It’s a flavor medley that I love, but of course, mint jelly has loads of sugar, so I can no longer justify eating it. Still lamb without the mint jelly just isn’t the same to me, so I went to work in the kitchen and created this recipe.

In this recipe, I mix a small amount of olive oil with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Then I massage this goodness into the lamb and allowed it to soak into the meat for a few hours before grilling.

While the meat is absorbing the tasty stuff, I make the mint sauce. The mint sauce contains real mint leaves for a truly herbal taste sensation. I simmer sweetener with lemon juice, water and half of the mint. After the mixture thickens, I strained out the spent mint leaves, leaving the flavorful goodness behind. Then I add fresh leaves for extra minty flavor and a pop of green.

In the recipe, I give instructions on how to cook the lamb to different levels of doneness. I personally like my lamb rare to medium rare. I’m really not a fan of “well done” lamb. When it’s cooked this much, it loses much of its tenderness and the flavor becomes too strong for my taste. I recommend keeping an eye on the rack as it grills and checking it with the thermometer.

I don’t make rack of lamb very often, due to the price tag, not because I don’t love it. In some ways, eating it infrequently makes the meat even more special. I find lamb a delicious way to add variety to our table.

This recipe for Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze takes the carbs out of a traditional favorite. It’s perfect for entertaining or just a special meal at home. Enjoy!

-Annissa

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This Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze brings in flavors of a classic combination, without the carbs. This recipe is super easy and can work for people on low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, gluten-free, LC/HF, and Banting diets.

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Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze

This Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze brings in flavors of a classic combination, without the carbs. This recipe is super easy and can work for people on low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, gluten-free, LC/HF, and Banting diets.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, low-carb

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 47 minutes

Servings 4

Author Annissa Slusher

Ingredients

For the lamb:

  • 1 rack lamb (1 1/2 pound) preferably grass-fed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

For the sauce:

Instructions

For the lamb:

  1. Place rack of lamb in a pan that can be covered. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, black pepper and sea salt.

  2. Pour the olive oil mixture over the rack of lamb and rub the herbs into to the meat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours. Remove from refrigerator and allow to warm to room temperature before grilling.

  3. Cover the bones with aluminum foil to prevent them from charring on the grill.

  4. Preheat the grill on high heat. Place rack of lamb on the grill and turn heat to low. Close the grill. Grill lamb 3-5 minutes, checking occasionally, or until lower side is brown. Turn rack over and close the grill. Be careful as fire may flare up.

  5. Grill for another 7-15 minutes or until lamb is medium-rare, or desired doneness. For rare*, the internal temperature should be 135º Fahrenheit, medium rare 140-150º Fahrenheit, or medium 160º Fahrenheit.

  6. Allow lamb to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into chops.

For the sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sweetener and the xanthan gum. While whisking, slowly stream in the lemon juice and the water. Stir in 1/4 cup of the mint leaves, reserving 1/4 cup for later.

  2. Place saucepan over medium low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Strain the sauce to remove the mint leaves. Allow to cool slightly.

  3. Stir in the remaining mint leaves just before serving.

Recipe Notes

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Approximate time to make recipe does not include marinating time.

Serving size (1/4 of the rack or about 2 lamb chops)

Per serving:

Calories: 347

Fat (g): 20

Carbs (g): 5

Fiber (g): 2

Protein (g): 35

Net carbs (g): 3

Rack of Lamb with Low-Carb Mint Glaze Recipe - Simply So Healthy (2024)

FAQs

Should you sear a rack of lamb first? ›

I reverse sear the meat meaning I roast the rack of lamb in the oven first, then once cooked to almost done I then sear it in a pan on the stovetop. The advantage to reverse searing is that when roasting at the high temperature the fat doesn't get overly burnt.

Do you cook rack of lamb fat side up or down? ›

Arrange the oven rack, so the lamb will be in the middle of the oven. Score the fat, sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap bones in foil, place in pan fat side up: Score the fat, by making sharp shallow cuts through the fat, spaced about an inch apart.

What temperature does a rack of lamb need to be cooked to? ›

Look for about 125-130 degrees as a final internal temperate of the center of the meat. The outer edges will be done more, but the center should be medium-rare. Take it out the pan at about 120 degrees. Tent it foil and let it rest a good 10 minutes — the temperature will continue to rise.

How many pounds is a rack of lamb? ›

An average lamb rack weighs about 2 pounds. Lamb rib chops are cut from a rack of lamb. There are 8 chops per rack, with 1 rib bone per chop. A “Frenched Rack” has had a few inches of meat removed from the end of the bones, which makes for a great presentation!

Which of the following cooking methods is best for rack of lamb? ›

A high-heated oven (450 degrees F) is recommended for roast lamb rack. And it will take somewhere between 15 and 20 minutes to cook. This part of the lamb is typically served pink--rare (internal temperature of 125 degrees F) or medium-rare (internal temperature 135 degrees F).

Should you flip the rack of lamb? ›

Cook the lamb.

Arrange the lamb with the ribs pointing down. Cook for 15 minutes at 450ºF, then flip over and cook for another 10 minutes until the lamb has an internal temperature of 130ºF.

Do you rinse rack of lamb before cooking? ›

Cooking (baking, broiling, boiling, and grilling) to the right temperature kills the bacteria, so washing food is not necessary.

Should rack of lamb be at room temperature before cooking? ›

Before you begin the cooking process, be sure to remove your lamb from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps to ensure that the lamb cooks evenly and that you get an accurate temperature reading.

What to serve with a rack of lamb? ›

8 light and simple sides to go with lamb
  • Dijon mustard glazed carrots. ...
  • Herby roasted Jersey Royals. ...
  • Zesty spring greens. ...
  • Roast baby leeks with oak-smoked bacon croutons. ...
  • Peas with pancetta. ...
  • Roast courgettes with lemon. ...
  • Roasted garlic and clementine carrots. ...
  • Roasted butternut squash with garlic and parsley.

How to tell if a rack of lamb is cooked? ›

How Long to Cook Rack of Lamb
  1. For medium-well: An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  2. For well done: An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Should you brine a rack of lamb? ›

An optional dry-brining step pre-seasons the meat and dries the exterior for faster browning, but isn't absolutely necessary.

What is the average price for rack of lamb? ›

Our Price: $69.99

Rack of Lamb - Average Weight 1.6 to 2.2 Lbs.

Which is healthier lamb or beef? ›

If we look at fatty acids, like CLA and omega-3's, lamb comes out victorious and can be seen as marginally healthier. If we look at vitamins, like B12 and zinc, beef comes out victorious. The bottom line is both are excellent and both should be eaten with abundance!

Why is lamb so expensive? ›

Sharp rise in cost of British lamb in UK due to rising demand and import issues. The price of British lamb has hit an all-time high as cold weather and disease in the UK and difficulties with imports have combined with a surge in demand.

Should lamb be seared before roasting? ›

For the perfect roast lamb, we recommend seasoning the surface of the meat, and then searing it, especially fat side down in a pan before roasting. Why bother with searing? Contrary to some stories, searing is less about locking in moisture, and all about improving the flavour!

Should you sear lamb before grilling? ›

Yes, searing lamb chops before grilling enhances flavor and texture by creating a caramelized crust. Grilled Lamb Chops with Ammoglio Sauce is the perfect dish to enjoy once the temperatures warm up.

Is it better to sear before or after roasting? ›

It's not really necessary to sear your roast before cooking, but caramelizing the surface gives the cut an incredible depth of flavor, enhanced with the complex layers of nutty caramel and coffee-like bitterness that meat-lovers find delicious.

Should you sear lamb before slow cooking? ›

Sear the meat before braising for big flavor and a crusty caramelized exterior. Don't skip the searing step; it imparts such big flavor and good texture. Braise in a flavorful sauce! The secret to rich, addictive slow-cooked lamb shanks is in the sauce.

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