DIJON CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB

YIELDS: 6 Servings PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 30 mins TOTAL TIME: 40 mins

Rack of lamb smothered in Dijon mustard and herbs then smoked. Lamb is wonderful to serve on Christmas and Easter, but please don't wait until a holiday to make this - it's SO GOOD!

INGREDIENTS:

1 rack of lamb (or 3, if you're feeding a crowd)
Dijon mustard
Sea salt
Italian seasoning
Rosemary
Black pepper

Tools 
Smoker 
Instant read thermometer
Cutting board 
Knife

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat smoker to 400°F.
  2. Brush all sides of the rack of lamb with Dijon mustard and season generously with sea salt.
  3. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Transfer to the preheated smoker and cook for 30-40 minutes. (Alternatively, you can cook on the grill or in a skillet over medium-high heat, flipping every 5 minutes or so, until an internal temp of 125-130°F is reached.)
  5. Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.