paniolo rack of lamb

2 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Sep 23, 2016

This is one of our favorite lamb dishes. It is from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Kapalua, Hawaii. Because the lamb in this recipe is marinated in a barbecue-style sauce and then grilled, the hotel nicknamed the dish "paniolo", which means "cowboy" in Hawaiian.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - racks of lamb, frenched
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • MARINADE:
  • 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
  • 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest, grated

How To Make paniolo rack of lamb

  • Step 1
    Make marinade: Rinse black beans and pat dry. Chop beans fine and in a bowl whisk together with remaining marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    In a large sealable plastic bag combine lamb and marinade and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate lamb, chilled, turning occasionally, 2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Prepare grill and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Step 4
    Remove lamb from bag and discard marinade. Grill lamb on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals. turning, until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Transfer lamb, meat sides up, to a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven 10 minutes. In a dry heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant and golden. Sprinkle lamb with sesame seeds and roast 5 to 10 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer registers 130°F. for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.

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Ingredient: Lamb
Method: Grill

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