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Roasted Lamb Crowns

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    45 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    40 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Try this dish with Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium or Organic Roasted Chicken Base pr Roasted Beef Bases. SAME COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE APPLIES WHEN USING A CONVENTIONAL OVEN.

Recipe tags: chicken base, advanced difficulty, main, lamb, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Beef Base
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
1 Tbsp minced garlic
4 racks (1 pound) of lamb, cleaned and tied together to form a crown

Filling

Quantity Ingredient
1 tsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
½ cup water
½ cup couscous
3 Tbsp butter
½ cup diced onions
2 cups cherries, pitted and cut in half
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp freshly chopped mint

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat the Big Green Egg® to 400°F. Set EGG® for indirect cooking with the plate setter and porcelain grid.

  • 2

    Mix the Roasted Beef Base, butter, thyme, and garlic together in a small bowl. Rub the lamb crowns all over with the mixture and place into a grill-proof rimmed pan.

  • 3

    Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan and add the Roasted Chicken Base. Stir to dissolve. Add the couscous to the saucepan and cover until all the liquid is absorbed.

  • 4

    Add the butter to a small saucepan and melt over medium-high heat. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the cherries and black pepper and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the couscous and mint to the pan and stir to combine.

  • 5

    Divide the stuffing mixture evenly and place directly into the crown of each lamb rack.

  • 6

    Place the grill-proof pan onto the porcelain grid and roast for 30 minutes or until the lamb reaches 130°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.

  • 7

    Remove the lamb from the grill and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.