Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Burgundy wine
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 (10 to 12-ounce) racks of lamb, frenched
  • Roasted Garlic Rosemary Butter, recipe follows
  • Balsamic Mint Vinaigrette, recipe follows

Method

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large shallow non-reactive container.
  • Place lamb in marinade and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat a grill over medium heat.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and grill lamb racks until desired degree of doneness.
  • Top with the Roasted Garlic Rosemary Butter and serve with the balsamic mint vinaigrette.
  • Roasted Garlic Rosemary Butter:
  • 6 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • Olive oil, for roasting garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • Pinch salt
  • Cook the garlic in olive oil in a skillet on the stove for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Add garlic-olive oil mixture and all remaining ingredients to a food processor and process until thoroughly combined.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 peeled shallots
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • In a food processor, combine the mustard, mint, shallots, and balsamic vinegar by pulsing a few times.
  • With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Process the mixture again until smooth.