Recipe from Chef Geoffrey Zakrian, Town and Country (New York, New York)
Prep Time45 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 45 mins
1 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp garlic clove, finely chopped
6 American Lamb double-cut rib chops, frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish, 6 Italian parsley sprigs
Tomato-Bread Pudding (recipe follows)
Tomato-Bread Pudding
12 ripe tomatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 baguette slices, cut on the bias, 3/4-inch thick
5 tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley, divided
5 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
1For marinade, combine mustard, oil, rosemary, shallots and garlic. Rub on lamb chops, cover and let marinate 8 hours or overnight. Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
2Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill lamb over coals covered with grey ash 4 to 5 inches from coals. Grill for 6 to 10 minutes per side to desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 170°F for well. Transfer lamb chops to platter, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
3For Tomato-Bread Pudding: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Make a small x on the bottom of each tomato. Core the tomatoes and pierce with a fork. Plunge in boiling water for about 30 seconds to loosen skin. Transfer tomatoes to a strainer. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Place the strainer over a bowl; scoop the seeds and pulp from tomatoes into strainer. Press pulp to extract as much juice as possible, set aside.
4On plate, arrange tomato halves, cut-side up. Sprinkle with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
5Brush baguette slices with remaining oil. Grill or broil 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Grill or broil tomatoes on cut side until lightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6Lightly oil a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the tomatoes in dish cut-side up, pressing them down with a spatula. Sprinkle tomatoes with 2 tablespoons each parsley and basil. Lightly season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top the tomatoes with half of the baguette slices. Repeat process. Pour reserved tomato juice (about 1 cup) evenly over the bread pudding. Cover with foil and weigh with another pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7Remove weighted pan and foil. Increase oven temperature to 375°F and bake additional 10 to 15 minutes until top of bread is lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon each of parsley and basil. Let stand for 15 minutes.
8To serve: Place lamb rack chops on each plate and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with a slice of tomato-bread pudding.
Recipe provided by the American Lamb Board
Ingredients
1 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp garlic clove, finely chopped
6 American Lamb double-cut rib chops, frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish, 6 Italian parsley sprigs
Tomato-Bread Pudding (recipe follows)
Tomato-Bread Pudding
12 ripe tomatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 baguette slices, cut on the bias, 3/4-inch thick
5 tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley, divided
5 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
Directions
1For marinade, combine mustard, oil, rosemary, shallots and garlic. Rub on lamb chops, cover and let marinate 8 hours or overnight. Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
2Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill lamb over coals covered with grey ash 4 to 5 inches from coals. Grill for 6 to 10 minutes per side to desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 170°F for well. Transfer lamb chops to platter, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
3For Tomato-Bread Pudding: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Make a small x on the bottom of each tomato. Core the tomatoes and pierce with a fork. Plunge in boiling water for about 30 seconds to loosen skin. Transfer tomatoes to a strainer. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Place the strainer over a bowl; scoop the seeds and pulp from tomatoes into strainer. Press pulp to extract as much juice as possible, set aside.
4On plate, arrange tomato halves, cut-side up. Sprinkle with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
5Brush baguette slices with remaining oil. Grill or broil 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Grill or broil tomatoes on cut side until lightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6Lightly oil a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the tomatoes in dish cut-side up, pressing them down with a spatula. Sprinkle tomatoes with 2 tablespoons each parsley and basil. Lightly season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top the tomatoes with half of the baguette slices. Repeat process. Pour reserved tomato juice (about 1 cup) evenly over the bread pudding. Cover with foil and weigh with another pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7Remove weighted pan and foil. Increase oven temperature to 375°F and bake additional 10 to 15 minutes until top of bread is lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon each of parsley and basil. Let stand for 15 minutes.
8To serve: Place lamb rack chops on each plate and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with a slice of tomato-bread pudding.
Grilled Double American Lamb Rib Chops with Tomato-Bread Pudding
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