What is a rack?
What is a rack? A rack is a rib cut with the bones cleanly trimmed. The most commonly eaten rack is probably rack of lamb, but of course there are also pork and beef racks. This is also called a rib roast. A rack roast is not only very tasty, it also looks festive. Definitely a beautiful roast to put on the table for a special occasion!
What is a rack of lamb?
Rack of lamb is cut from the back of the lamb, with the characteristic bones still attached. You therefore cook it with the bones, so you can cut it between the bones at the table and serve it. In culinary circles, rack of lamb is also known as carré of lamb.
A rack of lamb is 'frenched' when it has been 'cleaned'. This means that the bones are nicely clean and the excess fat has been removed. Of course, some fat always remains, because fat is an important flavour carrier.
What is a pork rack?
A pork rack is also called a pork rib roast. The pork rack is usually cut from the loin of the pig, with the bone still attached. Our butchers skilfully trim off all remaining membranes and then neatly portion it. The Butchery has pork racks from the finest pig breeds in its range, such as the Spanish Iberico pig, the Duke of Berkshire pig or our Dutch LIVAR pig. Whichever breed you choose, you are assured of a good origin and fantastic quality. After all, the breeds have been selected with great care and the racks are prepared by skilled butchers.
What is the function of the bone in a rack?
A bone in a rack certainly looks impressive, but did you know that it actually has a function too? Meat on the bone is always more flavourful than boneless meat. The bone also holds the meat together nicely during cooking. A win-win! So be sure to leave the bone on while cooking these beautiful racks. After cooking, you can simply cut it off.
What core temperature for a rack?
The core temperature you should aim for when cooking a rack depends on which rack you choose. Although you can safely eat a rack of lamb pink, we do not recommend this for a pork roast. For a rack of lamb, we recommend a core temperature of about 55-57 degrees Celsius for medium rare. For a pork rack, we aim for a core of 64 degrees and then let it rest for another 10 minutes in aluminium foil.
Pork rack recipe
You can make a beautiful Sunday roast from a pork rack, as Jeremy proves with his recipe 'Rib roast rack with crispy crackling'. The British are masters of the finest Sunday roasts and love to put an impressive roast on the table. This time a pork rib roast. We can already reveal the secret of the crispy crackling: sprinkle the rind with a generous layer of salt the day before and put it in the fridge. Curious about the rest of the recipe? Check it out here!
BBQ Junkie also got to work with a pork rack, although he chose a rack without rind. 'Pork rack in a mustard herb crust' was the result, and what a good recipe it is. Highly recommended if you want to serve pork rack!
Rack of lamb recipe
We have a very special rack of lamb recipe for you. Just imagine: a rack of lamb as green as the Hulk. Can you picture it? Jeremy from BlackGoldSmokehouse created a recipe for us for rack of lamb in a green herb crust, using, among other things, The Hulk rub from NoRubbish. Looks pretty impressive! Check out the recipe for rack of lamb in a green herb crust from the BBQ here!
Oh, and of course you can also simply make it in the oven.
Buy a rack online
Buying a rack of lamb, veal rack or pork rack online? Piece of cake! Choose from our beautiful premium range, select a weight and add it to your shopping cart. Feel free to top up your cart with freezer fillers, because your order is delivered flash-frozen and having meat in stock is always handy. Smoked sausage, bratwurst or homemade burgers? Or perhaps chicken fillet, a pound of mince or a beautiful ribeye for Sunday. We have the largest butcher's range online, so there is bound to be something for you. We ship your order free of charge from €125. Always a nice bonus!
Rack delivered flash-frozen
You may have read it already: all our meat is delivered flash-frozen and is fresher than fresh. Our butchers freeze it in a special way immediately after production, preserving nutritional value and quality. For the best result, thaw the meat slowly on receipt or before you need it. Keep in mind that a heavier piece of meat takes longer to thaw. The best way to thaw is to place the rack in the fridge. In more of a hurry? Then you could also place the meat in cold water. Just make sure the vacuum packaging is still completely intact.
Order a rack online
When you order a rack online, you will have it at home in no time. We deliver with two couriers. Our courier Trunkrs is one of them. As this is not conditioned transport, your order is carefully packed in an insulated bag with a generous scoop of dry ice. So it always arrives frozen!
We also deliver throughout the Netherlands and Belgium with our carrier SooCool. They provide conditioned transport, so the items go straight into the box. Guaranteed to receive your package properly frozen.
Do you have questions about our products or delivery, or would you simply like personal advice? Then please get in touch. We are available Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00 and are happy to help! You can reach us by phone on 085-0408044 or send an email to [email protected]