Resting time, carryover cooking, and why it matters.
Rest Time
10-20min
Carryover Rise
+5-10°F
Tent with Foil?
Yes
Rule of Thumb
Rest 10-15 minutes for rack of lamb, 15-20 minutes for leg of lamb
Lamb is best served medium-rare to medium. Resting prevents juices from pooling on the plate and ensures the meat finishes at the target temperature.
Loosely tent with foil. Do not wrap tightly, as this can overcook the delicate exterior.
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15 min preset
Rest Lamb (Leg or Rack) for 10-20 minutes after cooking. Rest 10-15 minutes for rack of lamb, 15-20 minutes for leg of lamb.
Lamb is best served medium-rare to medium. Resting prevents juices from pooling on the plate and ensures the meat finishes at the target temperature.
Yes, carryover cooking raises the internal temperature by approximately 5-10°F during resting. Account for this when checking doneness.
Yes, loosely tent Lamb (Leg or Rack) with foil while resting. Loosely tent with foil. Do not wrap tightly, as this can overcook the delicate exterior.
No, Lamb (Leg or Rack) stays warm during the recommended rest time of 10-20 minutes. Tenting with foil helps retain heat. The internal temperature actually continues to rise during this period.
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