Smoked Rack of Lamb

This succulent Smoked Rack of Lamb is a winner of a recipe. The lamb always turns out juicy and wonderful with an abundance of spices and herbs it has great flavor too.

To accompany this gorgeous rack Ken made Smoked Mashed Potatoes, check that recipe out too if you missed it. And for more lamb recipes try our Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb, Grilled Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto or Herb Crusted BBQ Leg of Lamb.

Ken is at the smoker again and we are always thrilled with the results. He had never done lamb before and after this one, I hope he does tons more!! We loved this Smoked Rack of Lamb so much!!

Lamb is one of my favorites but it has to be done correctly. This rack turned out perfectly!! Tender, juicy, and full of flavor!!

It is a process, there is a marinade and then a rub and slowly smoked to perfection. And it is so worth it!!! I am drooling remembering how good this was!! A definite keeper of a recipe!!

This recipe we served at our last Super Bowl party and everyone went nuts for it. It is easy as you just serve a lambsicle to each person. It is a step above the usual fare and people will appreciate that for sure. 

A drizzle of really good Balsamic Reduction just before serving and WOW you have a great meal. ENJOY!!!

How do you check to see if it is done perfectly? I use my easy read Thermapen, it gives you a very accurate instant temperature. You don’t want to overcook your lamb, medium rare is perfect at 140-145F.

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Smoked Rack of Lamb

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

A beautiful smoked rack of lamb!!

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Ingredients

• 1 rack of lamb, frenched

Marinade

• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. dry rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 2 cloves crushed garlic

Rub

• Salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. granulated garlic powder
• 1 tsp. granulated onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried mint
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary
• 1 tsp. dried parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Balsamic reduction

Instructions

1. Place marinade ingredients in a large plastic zip bag and mix well. Place rack into bag and massage with the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Remove the rack of ribs from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt to taste, then brush all over with 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard.
3. Sprinkle with garlic and onion powder then cayenne powder.
4. Mix together all the remaining herbs and rub them onto the rack lamb. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
5. Smoke at 225F with fruitwood for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reads 140-145F for medium-rare using your Thermapen instant-read thermometer. Let rest, tented with foil for 5 min.
6. Slice into chops and drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 457Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1711mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 7g

Adapted from Barbecue Secrets Deluxe! by Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk