Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Rack of Lamb

Premium cut of lamb ribs with bones frenched. Usually 7-8 ribs per rack, perfect for elegant dinners. Can be cooked medium-rare to well done.

Methods

How to cook rack of lamb

Roasting

Roasting Rack of Lamb

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
425°F / 220°C
Internal Temperature
130-160°F / 55-70°C
Medium Rare to Well Done

Grilling

Grilling Rack of Lamb

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
High
450-500°F / 232-260°C
Internal Temperature
130-160°F / 55-70°C
Medium Rare to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CWarm red center, tender and flavorful
Medium150°F / 65°CPink center, slightly firmer texture
Well Done160°F / 70°CBrown throughout, firm texture

Safety

Cooking rack of lamb safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your rack of lamb is safely cooked.