Juicy Hanger Steak

I used the leftover BBQ sauce (see previous recipe) to marinate a beautiful cut of hanger steak from the Ginger Pig. To prepare:

• Preheat the oven to 250 F (Gas mark 1-2)
• Coat a grill pan with a bit of olive oil and heat to a very VERY high, smoking heat
• Sear each side of the steak for 1 minute - 90 seconds
• Place the steak in the oven for 10 minutes
• Let the steak sit for 3-5 minutes - then Enjoy!

Rack of lamb with balsamic mustard marinade

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
* 2 racks of lamb, "frenched" (see note)

Directions

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible. Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute. Place the lamb in a roasting or sheet pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Roast the lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.

Note: "Frenching" refers to scraping the meat off the tips of the bones. Ask your butcher to leave 1/8 inch of fat on the meat.
Courtesy of Barefoot Contessa