Honey and rosemary sticky lamb ribs

How's this for a delicious spring dinner? Made with tender Aussie lamb and marinated in a sweet (yet savoury) honey rosemary glaze, these sticky ribs are a sure crowd pleaser! Serve alongside a fresh green bean salad for the ultimate pairing.

Ingredients

2 x 700g lamb short rib racks (also known as breasts)

1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika

1 heaped tbsp Dijon

½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves

¼ cup honey

Method

1. Place the lamb racks into a non-reactive container. Mix the smoked paprika, mustard, vinegar and rosemary together to make a paste. Brush thickly over the racks, covering all sides. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 170ºc. Place the racks into a large roasting dish, cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours or until very tender.
3. Increase the oven temperature to 225ºc. Using a large, heavy knife, cut the racks into individual ribs. Brush generously with the honey and season with salt and pepper. Place the ribs onto a large baking sheet covered with baking paper. Cook for 5 minutes or until dark and sticky.

Tip

This recipe is best paired with spring veg, like green beans. To make the green bean salad: dress the green beans with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

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