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This low-carb dish is the perfect choice to feast your family on a special occasion.
Unlike the traditional oven roasting method, you will be making this rack of lamb in a pressure cooker! You can use the Instant Pot — it's one of my favorite ways to cook lamb. Apart from saving a ton of time, this method produces deliciously moist and tender meat in just 20 minutes!
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can roast the lamb in the oven (follow these cooking instructions) or even in a slow cooker (Cook on low for 5-6 hours, turning the racks 1 or 2 times or spooning the juices over. You won't need more than 1/4 cup/60 ml of stock when using a crockpot).
This easy rack of lamb recipe is perfect for quick a weeknight dinner. Even if you have last-minute guests at your house, you can make this spiced rack of lamb and a quick low-carb side to serve with in just 45 minutes!
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Here are a few tips if you are hosting this year's Thanksgiving and want to keep your menu keto-friendly:
- If you're serving roast turkey, make a batch of our Low-Carb Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce or Keto Gravy.
- If you are serving steak, make a batch of Flavored Butter to serve with your steak.
- Start with an easy appetizer such as Easy Keto Chicken & Mushroom Soup, Pumpkin Soup with Chorizo Crumb (half serving for the soups if served as appetizer), or Cranberry & Walnut Baked Brie served with Multi-seed Keto Crackers or any low-carb crackers.
- Serve this rack of lamb with some Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Mash, Skillet Green Beans or Crispy Brussels Sprouts.
- If you have time to make an impressive dessert, try this Low-Carb Pecan Pie Cheesecake. If you are short on time, make a batch of Keto No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Jars instead.
- If your guests ask for a cup of coffee, offer them some Keto Spiced Hot Mocha instead!
- If you plan to serve any alcoholic drinks, why not make a batch of Low-Carb Mulled Wine or Keto Eggnog?😊
- For a full list of healthier options, check out our Guide to Low-Carb Alcohol.
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs2.2 grams
Protein19.1 grams
Fat40.4 grams
Calories453 kcal
Calories from carbs 2%, protein 17%, fat 81%
Total carbs3.1 gramsFiber1 gramsSugars0.3 gramsSaturated fat18.3 gramsSodium517 mg(22% RDA)Magnesium49 mg(12% RDA)Potassium375 mg(19% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 6 servings)
- 1.35 kg rack of lamb (3 lb) will yield about 50% meat
- 2 tsp coarse salt or about 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic flakes or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Optional: 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp fresh tarragon or 1 tbsp dried tarragon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, ghee or duck fat (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1 cup beef stock or bone broth (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices and pat dry the rack of ribs using a paper towel.
- Evenly rub on both sides of the lamb racks.
- Put a steamer rack inside the Instant Pot and place in the rack of lamb. Top with sliced butter and fresh tarragon on top. Add the beef stock and lemon juice into the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and cook under Manual and High Pressure for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, release pressure manually. Remove from the Instant Pot.
- Place the lamb chops inside a pan with 1/2 cup of sauce and place in oven to broil on high, for 3 to 5 minutes per each side. (Tip: Wrap a piece of aluminium foil tightly around the exposed rib bones to prevent them from burning.)
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Slice and serve! Best eaten immediately while still warm. You can store the ribs covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Instant Pot Rack of Lamb
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1.35 kg rack of lamb (3 lb) will yield about 50% meat
- 2 tsp coarse salt or about 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic flakes or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Optional: 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp fresh tarragon or 1 tbsp dried tarragon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, ghee or duck fat (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1 cup beef stock or bone broth (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices and pat dry the rack of ribs using a paper towel.
- Evenly rub on both sides of the lamb racks.
- Put a steamer rack inside the Instant Pot and place in the rack of lamb. Top with sliced butter and fresh tarragon on top. Add the beef stock and lemon juice into the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and cook under Manual and High Pressure for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, release pressure manually. Remove from the Instant Pot.
- Place the lamb chops inside a pan with 1/2 cup of sauce and place in oven to broil on high, for 3 to 5 minutes per each side. (Tip: Wrap a piece of aluminium foil tightly around the exposed rib bones to prevent them from burning.)
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Slice and serve! Best eaten immediately while still warm. You can store the ribs covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories453kcal
Net Carbs2.2g
Carbohydrates3.1g
Protein19.1g
Fat40.4g
Saturated Fat18.3g
Fiber1g
Sugar0.3g
Sodium517mg
Magnesium49mg
Potassium375mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
| Total per serving |
| 2.2 g | 19.1 g | 40.4 g | 453 kcal |
| Lamb ribs (weight excludes bones), trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw |
| 0 g | 17.9 g | 35.8 g | 399 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 3 kcal |
| Garlic powder, spices |
| 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Onion powder, spices |
| 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 4 kcal |
| Tarragon, fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Butter, unsalted, grass-fed |
| 0 g | 0 g | 3.8 g | 34 kcal |
| Beef bone broth, beef stock |
| 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 7 kcal |
| Lemon juice, fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
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