Meat + Poultry Lamb Rack of Lamb Garlic-Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb 4.8 (149) 50 Reviews Rack of lamb is a brilliant roast centerpiece dish because it's impressive and surprisingly easy to make. This lamb recipe includes just five ingredients and 10 minutes of active cooking time. It's one of our favorite ways to prepare a rack of lamb because it's simply rubbed with plenty of garlic, rosemary, olive oil, and salt before roasting. Since the seasoning is so simple, the dish pairs well with a range of sides, from risotto to green salads to roasted vegetables. Amazon’s Secret Outlet Dropped 4,000+ Kitchen Sales Before Black Friday, but These Are the 15 Best By Kenny Rochford Kenny Rochford Scottish-born Kenny Rochford co-founded upstart California wine company John Curtis + Sons focused on producing high-quality wine for cans and supporting the environment. He has over two decades of experience working in California wineries such as Medlock Ames, CIRQ Estates, and Kosta Brown.Experience: Kenny has been involved with wine since his college days in Scotland when he worked at a fine wine shop. He moved to Sonoma wine country where he held positions in wine production, marketing, and management.Kenny was general manager at the esteemed Alexander Valley winery Medlock Ames, known for its progressive farming practices. The winery's community gardening program, which encouraged employees to participate and take vegetables home weekly, fueled Kenny's love of cooking and preserving. He channeled his passion for pickling and marmalades into a non-profit organization called School Garden Preserves which raised funds to support Sonoma school gardens through the sale of preserves.His interest in also preserving the environment inspired Kenny to team up with fellow oenophile Matt Allan to launch the premium wine company John Curtis + Sons, aimed at producing high-quality non-vintage wine with a blend of grapes sourced from different West Coast regions, packaged in stylish eco-friendly cans under the label West + Wilder. True to their ethos, John Curtis + Sons support conservation efforts through a partnership with 1% for the Planet.Education: Kenny holds a master's in ancient history and classical art and archaeology from The University of Edinburgh and a master's in information technology from the University of Stirling. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 22, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Yield: 8 Ingredients 1 head of garlic (cloves peeled) ¼ cup rosemary leaves ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 racks of lamb, frenched (2 pounds each) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In a mini food processor, combine the garlic, rosemary and olive oil and process until the garlic is finely chopped. Season the lamb racks with salt and pepper and rub the garlic-rosemary oil all over them. Set the racks fat side up on a large rimmed baking sheet and let stand for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 450°. Roast the lamb in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes. Turn the racks and roast for 10 minutes longer for medium-rare meat. Transfer the racks to a carving board, stand them upright and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve the racks in between the rib bones and transfer to plates. Serve right away. For an easy way to prepare a rack of lamb, simply rub it with plenty of garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt before roasting. © Ingalls Photography Serve With Mushroom risotto. Suggested Pairing Rochford's preferred accompaniment is Merlot. The Medlock Ames property contains 30-year-old Merlot vines that produce wines of great balance and concentration. Rate it Print