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Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
8sprigsfreshrosemaryorthyme(optional)
2mediumshallots,roughlychopped(optional)
4mediumclovesgarlic,roughlychopped(optional)
1tablespoonvegetableoil
1tablespoonbutter
1recipeSalsaVerde(recipefollows)
1. Cook the lamb in your cooler as directedhere, using
133°F water for medium-rare, or 143°F water for
medium,foratleast45minutes,andupto3hours.
2. After removing the lamb from the bags, discard any
aromatics and pat the lamb dry with paper towels. Heat
the oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed stainless
steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
Add the lamb to the skillet fat side down and sear until
well browned on all sides, turning with tongs, about 3
minutestotal(forparticularlylargeracks,searthelambin
twobatches,tentingthefirstbatchwithfoilaftersearing
toretaintheheat).
3. Transfer the seared lamb to a platter, tent with foil, and
allowtorestfor5minutes,thencarveandservewiththe
salsaverde.

SalsaVerde
MAKESABOUT1CUP
¼cupcapers,drained


¼cupfinelymincedfreshparsley
¾cupextra-virginoliveoil
1tablespoonhoney

4anchovyfillets,finelyminced
1mediumclovegarlic,mincedorgratedonaMicroplane
(about1teaspoon)
Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
Press the capers between a double layer of paper towels to
removeexcessmoisture.Finelychopandtransfertoalarge
bowl.Add parsley, olive oil, honey, anchovies, and garlic
andwhisktocombine.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.