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Played With A Couple Racks

WeberWho
WeberWho Posts: 11,527
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I played with a couple racks of lamb yesterday. This was my first time cooking lamb. I don't dislike lamb but it never crosses my mind as an option when looking for things to cook. A few months ago my Mom mentioned how she would like to try lamb. She's has had lamb before but never by itself. So I figured why not give it a go. I went up to my parents with a couple racks a lamb. 

Here is a picture of it being tossed on the egg:


Coming off the egg:


Plated:


All in all I'd call it a success. The recipe called for the fat on the lamb. I'd trim it next time. I also couldn't cut a straight piece a lamb for the life of me. That will take some more practice. The lamb was super tender though. Mom was happy so I guess I will call it a win!
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

Minnesota
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,785
    Great cook and result right there.  Way to change it up.  
    Thick chops are another easy option.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Nice.  I've always wanted to try cooking it myself.  Only ever had it in restaurants.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    That looks terrific.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    One of my favorites.  Looks great brother!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    I'll be the first to confess. Your title had me thinking of a different kind of rack. 
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited March 2017
    Lamb is something that doesn't get on my cook list. 
    Your cook does look good, I may have to give Lamb a try.
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    I love lamb. Love it. Looks like you nailed it!
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Looks like you did it justice, congrats!

    saluki2007 said:
    Nice.  I've always wanted to try cooking it myself.  Only ever had it in restaurants.

    @saluki2007 you'll make the restaurants look like novices. Go for it!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • da87
    da87 Posts: 640
    Looks awesome!  Love grilled lamb: rack, chops, and lamb burger and perfect for the egg - can be lots of beautiful fat that flares wildly on other grills, egg lid seems to keep it under good control. Just be careful opening the lid with a rack or chops if you have a hot fire!   Try lamb burgers with feta incorporated, a good fresh tomatoe slice and some tzarziki on grilled flatbread. 
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    lousubcap said:
    Great cook and result right there.  Way to change it up.  
    Thick chops are another easy option.
    Thanks lousubcap. I'll have to look into chops. I'd also like to try cooking a leg of lamb


    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    saluki2007 said:
    Nice.  I've always wanted to try cooking it myself.  Only ever had it in restaurants.
    Thanks! Give it a go saluki2007. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    StillH2OEgger said:
    That looks terrific.
    Thanks much StillH2OEgger 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    bgebrent said:
    One of my favorites.  Looks great brother!
    Thank you bgebrent 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    I'll be the first to confess. Your title had me thinking of a different kind of rack. 
    It might have had a hint of click bait in the title. ;)
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,785
    @WeberWho -  I recently cooked a deboned leg of lamb and I will tell you that you need to make sure you are getting a high quality cut.  They are graded the same as beef and the higher up the food chain the more tender.  Regarding the cook, several options so pick one and have fun with it.  
    Of course, with the rack you are at the top of the chain going in.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    GregW said:
    Lamb is something that doesn't get on my cook list. 
    Your cook does look good, I may have to give Lamb a try.
    Thanks GregW. It's always nice trying something new. Give it a go!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    Sea2Ski said:
    I love lamb. Love it. Looks like you nailed it!
    Hey thanks sea2ski
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    blind99 said:
    Looks like you did it justice, congrats!

    saluki2007 said:
    Nice.  I've always wanted to try cooking it myself.  Only ever had it in restaurants.

    @saluki2007 you'll make the restaurants look like novices. Go for it!
    Thank you blind99
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    da87 said:
    Looks awesome!  Love grilled lamb: rack, chops, and lamb burger and perfect for the egg - can be lots of beautiful fat that flares wildly on other grills, egg lid seems to keep it under good control. Just be careful opening the lid with a rack or chops if you have a hot fire!   Try lamb burgers with feta incorporated, a good fresh tomatoe slice and some tzarziki on grilled flatbread. 
    Thanks da87. That sounds fabulous what you describe!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    lousubcap said:
    @WeberWho -  I recently cooked a deboned leg of lamb and I will tell you that you need to make sure you are getting a high quality cut.  They are graded the same as beef and the higher up the food chain the more tender.  Regarding the cook, several options so pick one and have fun with it.  
    Of course, with the rack you are at the top of the chain going in.  FWIW-
    I had no idea about lamb being graded. Good to know. Thanks for the tip!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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