Grilled Rack of Lamb

Name: Grilled Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider or juice; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup steak sauce; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 racks of lamb (1-1/2 to 2 pounds each)

Whenever my husband and I really want to impress guests, we make this rack of lamb. The marinade keeps the meat juicy and tender while grilling. —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider or juice
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 racks of lamb (1-1/2 to 2 pounds each)

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Remove 1 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add lamb. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
Drain and discard the marinade. Cover rib ends of lamb with foil. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15 minutes.
Baste with reserved marinade. Grill or broil 5-10 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting occasionally.

Originally published as Grilled Rack of Lamb in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2001