(Four to six servings)
4 to 6 lamb steaks, portion sized 10- to 12-ounces and approximately 1 ½- inch thick
Or: 1 leg of lamb or 2 racks of lamb may be substituted.
3 Tbsp. olive oil
approximately 1 tsp. Kosher salt
approximately 1 tsp. cracked pepper
Method:
Lightly season the lamb with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and brown the lamb evenly on all sides. Remove from skillet and place the lamb on a rack in a roaster pan; then place in a pre-heated 300 degree oven.
For medium done, roasting times vary significantly per cut of lamb:
– lamb steaks - approximately 30 minutes (internal temperature will read 128 degrees);
– leg of lamb - approximately 3 hours (internal temperature will read 135 degrees);
– rack of lamb - approximately 30 minutes (internal temperature will read 130 degrees).
Allow the roasted lamb to cool 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with Riesling wine and butter sauce.
*****Riesling Wine-Butter Sauce:
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 stick unsalted butter, sliced into small pieces; plus 1 tablespoon
2 cups Riesling white wine
½ cup golden raisins
1 tsp. fresh thyme
Kosher salt and cracked pepper
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, saute the shallots with 1 tablespoon of butter approximately 2 to 3 minutes until shallots are translucent. Add the wine, raisins and thyme and let simmer some 7 to 10 minutes until mixture is reduced by half. Slowly whisk-in the butter pieces and continue to simmer until the sauce is well-combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.