By Traeger Kitchen
Crushed pistachios add a rich, nutty flavor to a Traegered rack of lamb. Carrots and fingerling potatoes complement the deep flavor of the tender meat for an all-around perfect meal.
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Pellets
Step 1
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
00:15
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 2
Place a large cast iron skillet on grill and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Close the lid and allow to preheat for 20 minutes.
00:20
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Step 3
Pat the lamb dry with paper towels and generously season each rack of lamb with herbs de Provence, salt and black pepper.
2 Lamb, Racks
1 Teaspoon herbs de Provence
To Taste salt
To Taste black pepper
Step 4
Peel carrots, cut into 1” pieces and add to a large mixing bowl. Add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Stir to combine.
1 Bunch Tri Color Carrots, Peeled & Chopped
1 Pound fingerling potatoes
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 Teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Teaspoon Thyme, minced
Step 5
Place lamb in skillet and cook, browning on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a baking pan leaving skillet on grill and set aside.
00:08
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 6
Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a bowl.
2/3 Cup Pistachios, Chopped
2 Tablespoon breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1 Teaspoon olive oil
Step 7
Spread mustard on the fat-side of each rack of lamb. Pat pistachio mixture on top of mustard.
3 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Step 8
Place racks of lamb directly on grill grate next to skillet. Add the seasoned potatoes and carrots to the skillet. Close lid and cook for 15 minutes.
00:15
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 9
After 15 minutes, open the grill and stir the potatoes and carrots. Cover the racks of lamb loosely with foil.
Step 10
Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted diagonally into the thickest part of the meat registers an internal temperature of 125℉.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
125 ˚F / 52 ˚C
Step 11
Remove the lamb from grill with foil still intact and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Check potatoes with a fork to see if they are tender. If not, allow the potatoes and carrots to cook for another 5 minutes or until tender.
Step 12
Cut each rack of lamb into 4 double chops and serve with roasted carrots and potatoes. Enjoy!
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