Is there an easy way to french trim a rack of lamb?

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I had to be part of a lot of french trimming of racks of lamb at the weekend, and it seemed to take a long time, so it got me wondering, is there an easy way to do this? Some preferred tool?



Best Answer

Alton Brown demonstrates using a piece of string to scrape the bone clean. First he cuts and trims the bulk of the meat down to where he wants it. Then, he uses a string tied to a garage door handle (very cheap at any hardware store). Loop it around the bone a couple of times and pull, and it cleans it right up.




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How do you French cut a rack of lamb?

French trimming refers to the process of cleaning the bones of sinew and muscle. This technique gives your meat a clean, professional and well-presented appearance, and makes serving up a cinch.

Why do you French trim a rack of lamb?

Rack of lamb does not need to be frenched to make a great presentation.

Do I need to french a rack of lamb?

When you buy a rack of lamb it usually comes with a thick layer of fat on top. Whilst this is okay to cook, it will take a while to render down, so it's best to trim it off.



How to prepare a rack of lamb - BBC Good Food




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Answer 2

I've never seen it done but with a knife. Cut the meat down to where you want it, and then scrape, scrape, scrape. I've seen people do it with all kinds of knives, but I like a nice thin boning knife.

Answer 3

Fastest I've seen with minimal scraping and a little clever trick with a tea towel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnGKsjCiFOg

I should apply this when I'm trimming those racks...

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