Tender oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with rosemary, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, is perfect for entertaining and so easy to make!

Frenched Rack of Lamb

I make lamb chops all the time because they are quick and easy, and my family loves them. They are also perfect for entertaining when you want to make something special that’s also simple to do. You can season the racks ahead and
then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Just be sure to let the lamb rest at room temp before roasting. For more lamb recipes, try my Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops and Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb.

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What is frenched rack of lamb?

Frenched rack of lamb is when the fat and meat is removed from the bones, which makes for a prettier presentation. Often, you can find racks of lamb already frenched at the supermarket. You can also ask your butcher to french it for you. If you’d like to learn how to do it yourself, Saveur.com has a step-by-step guide on “How to French a Rack of Lamb.”

How to Tell When Your Lamb Chops Are Done

We like our lamb chops medium rare. The most fool-proof way to know for sure that your meat is in the medium rare range is to use an instant-read thermometer. A thermometer allows you to know — not guess —that your meat has reached the medium rare range of 130-135 degrees.

What to Serve with Rack of Lamb

This rack of lamb would be delicious served with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes or Rice Pilaf. For some veggie side dishes, try Chopped Salad with Feta, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut or Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.

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