Lamb with honey, ginger, and rosemary

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
From a land famous for lamb, here's an elegant but easy recipe from
Bodygallen Hall in the seaside resort of Llandudno in North Wales.
Makes 4 servings
poundsRack of lamb
teaspoonPeeled minced fresh ginger
teaspoonMinced fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled
1cupUnsweetened apple cider
½cupRich beef stock
tablespoonHoney, preferably clover
½teaspoonPepper
Fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

Preheat oven to 450F. Pat lamb dry. Rub surface with ginger and minced rosemary. Arrange in shallow roasting pan. Add cider and stock to pan. Roast 10 minutes. Drizzle honey over lamb. Roast 10 minutes longer for rare, 12 minutes for medium rare. Transfer lamb to heated platter, sprinkle with pepper. Tent with foil. Strain pan juices into heavy small saucepan. Boil until reduced to ¾ cup, about 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings with salt. Divide sauce among plates. Carve rack into chops and arrange atop sauce. Garnish with rosemary sprigs. Origin: Favorite Restaurant Recipes, by Bon Appetit Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 10-11-94