Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Flip lamb racks bone-side up and remove the membrane using a sharp knife and paper towels, then pat ribs dry.
- In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried rosemary, paprika, and ground cumin to make the dry rub.
- Rub 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle the dry rub mixture evenly and massage it into the meat.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the roasting pan over medium-high heat, sear ribs bone-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then arrange meat-side up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and balsamic vinegar to form the mop sauce.
- Pour beef or lamb stock into the pan around the ribs, add fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon halves to the liquid without submerging the meat.
- Cover pan tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 90 minutes without opening.
- Remove foil, brush ribs with mop sauce, then roast uncovered for 45 minutes, basting with mop sauce every 15 minutes.
- Brush ribs one final time with remaining mop sauce and roast uncovered for another 45 minutes until caramelized and meat thermometer reads 190–200°F.
- Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Pour pan drippings into a small bowl and serve alongside ribs.
Notes
Pan drippings can be spooned over ribs or reserved for serving; leftovers shred easily for sandwiches or grain bowls.
