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Lamb Lollipops with Festive Sauces

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard

• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 2 Tbs fresh rosemary, minced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 2 lamb racks, frenched

• Minted Tomato Sauce1 clove garlic, crushed with a little salt

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 1/2 tsp oregano, dried

• 1 1/2 Tbs red wine vinegar

• 3 tomatoes, crushed

• 1 Tbs lemon juice

• 1 Tbs mint, chopped

Two savory sauces, served alongside lamb lollipops, will impress guests at your next party.

Directions

• Combine mustard, balsamic vinegar, oil, rosemary, garlic, and salt.
• Place the lamb in a roasting or sheet pan with the ribs curving down; coat the tops with the mustard mixture.
• Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
• Roast the lamb at 450°F for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to sit for 15 minutes
• Cut into individual ribs; serve with Minted Tomato Sauce (recipe follows) and prepared pesto sauce.
• Minted Tomato SauceIn a food processor, combine garlic, water, oil, oregano, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, lemon juice, and mint; blend for 1 minute.