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Rack of Lamb with Figs

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2023
I've been making rack of lamb for years. My grandma gave me this recipe because she knew how much I love figs. And the toasted walnuts sprinkled on top give it just the right finishing touch. —Sylvia Castanon, Long Beach, California
Rack of Lamb with Figs
Rack of Lamb with Figs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 racks of lamb (2 pounds each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup port wine, or 1/2 cup grape juice plus 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 10 dried figs, halved
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. Rub lamb with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place meat side up on a rack in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-60 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
  2. Remove to a serving platter; cover loosely with foil. Add 1 cup water to roasting pan; stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Using a fine sieve, strain mixture; set drippings aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cornstarch until blended; gradually add wine, drippings, figs, pepper and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, until figs are tender and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle walnuts over lamb; serve with fig sauce. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2 lamb chops: 363 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.