The cookingbites recipe challenge: lamb or goat

Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

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And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

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Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
 
teamfat said:
Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

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And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

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Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
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It's not burnt!
 
teamfat said:
Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

View attachment 131300

And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

View attachment 131301

Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
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Well it doesn't look burnt and the inside is lovely and pink. A bit of char can be a good thing...
 
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teamfat said:
Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

View attachment 131300

And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

View attachment 131301

Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
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I quite like the looks of that :)
 
teamfat said:
Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

View attachment 131300

And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

View attachment 131301

Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
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Looks good to me also.
 
Thank you everyone! Many wonderful entries here. I will do my best to have a winner as soon as possible.

(Didn't get much sleep due to pain. Have to get some sleep if possible and do some errands including food shopping.)
 
msmofet said:
Thank you everyone! Many wonderful entries here. I will do my best to have a winner as soon as possible.

(Didn't get much sleep due to pain. Have to get some sleep if possible and do some errands including food shopping.)
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No particular rush. You got your 20 entries! That is the most we have had for several months and from the greatest number of members for some months too.

Hope you get some sleep.
 
Having internet issues. Phone is too slow and small. I will wait till I can get a reliable laptop connection.
 
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teamfat said:
Well I did manage to get one final non-entry in. Picked up some "lamb" - a 4 bone rack, half of the usual 8 bone offerings.

View attachment 131300

And half a rack tipping the scales at 2 pounds?? That must have been one BIG lamb! I dare say we are getting into mutton territory here. Anyway I seasoned it, threw it on the grill.

View attachment 131301

Pulled it off at 122F. In the 10 minutes it rested, carry over heat took it to 143F !! A lot more than I was expecting. So the rack ended up burnt to a crisp, if you ask me. I like mine quite a bit more rare. Still, paired with some Syracuse Salt Potatoes it was a good meal. Just could have been better.

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Maybe I will do better in the next challenge, we shall see.

mjb.
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I think that looks great! 😋
 
All these dishes look so good! Again, thank you everyone for all these diverse recipes.

I've narrowed it down somewhat. Which was very difficult. I have to look over the recipes a little more. I am going to try to make a decision soon.
 
msmofet said:
All these dishes look so good! Again, thank you everyone for all these diverse recipes.

I've narrowed it down somewhat. Which was very difficult. I have to look over the recipes a little more. I am going to try to make a decision soon.
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I think you should go take a nap and not worry about it. It will all still be here tonight or tomorrow and I am certain no one is in a rush.
 
Ok, this was tough to judge. All the recipes are wonderful! :bravo:

The top 3 runners-up are:

2) Italian seasoned mini lamb meatballs - JAS_OH1
3) Lamb and spinach koftas - Morning Glory
4) Blackened lamb loin chops - teamfat

Top honors go to:
1) Greek Rack of Lamb - The Late Night Gourmet

The baton is passed to The Late Night Gourmet.
 
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