Goat Rack on the Grill
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This recipe is by chef Ben Spangler. Hailing from Minnesota, Ben draws from his Midwestern roots to create dishes that are unpretentious and delicious. Ben has competed on national television for the Food Network and appeared on local Minneapolis food networks. He is currently executive chef at Mercy in Minneapolis.
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Ingredients
- 1 diced red onion
- 8 oz roasted carrots
- 1 sliced roasted carrot raw
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 fennel bulb
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 oz fenugreek leaves optional
- 1 oz mint
- 3 chive sprigs
- 1 parsley sprig
- 1 ginger root thumb-size
- 2 oz olive oil
- 2 Thai chilis
- Kosher salt as needed, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- French the Goat Rack (optional)
- Slice in between goat rack bones half way down
- Use butcher string to pull off excess meat, this is called Frenching (watch video at end of recipe)
- Truss goat rack (watch video at end of recipe)
- Season rack with paprika, Kosher salt and pepper (light coating)
Israeli Cous Cous and Vegetables
Thinly slice about 2 Tablespoons of ginger root and then chop finely
Add carrots and ginger to mortar & pestle and mill- Add 1 oz olive oil and water as needed
Season with salt and pepper and reserve
Dice red onion - Thinly slice fennel bulb, carrots mixture & Thai chili
In a separate pan heat oil add red onion, fennel, Thai chili, bay leaves, garlic & parsley
Lightly saute then add couscous and cook until lightly toasted (about 2 minutes) - Add water as needed and cook the couscous mixture until tender
When mixture is tender and water is absorbed add butter, carrot slices, fenugreek leaves, paprika & lemon juice
Season with salt and pepper to taste and reserve
Finish and Serve
- Grill goat rack on a low fire
- Slow cook on the grill allowing the smoke to bathe the meat
When the meat starts to render through (fat becomes translucent) place on high heat and sear to internal temperature 125-130 F
Allow to rest
Remove twine, cut into double or triple bone servings
Serve on the vegetable mix
