Sous Vide Lamb Rack is juicy, tender, and flavorful. I think sous vide has become my favorite way to make a rack of lamb.
A rack of lamb can be pricey, and sometimes that can make me a little nervous about cooking it. No one wants to overcook a pricey cut of meat. That’s where sous vide comes into play. Sous vide makes this lamb roast come out perfectly!

Sous Vide Rack Of Lamb
A friend of mine asked me how to cook a rack of lamb because every time she made it, she felt like it was overcooked and a waste of money. So, I had her come over to my house and we made this Sous Vide Rack of Lamb together. And, that’s how this recipe came to be. If you are wondering what to serve with this sous vide lamb roast recipe, here is my favorite side dish to go with it.
Ingredients
You only need 8 easy ingredients to make this delicious recipe.
- Lamb Rack (8 bone)
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- fresh rosemary
- fresh or dried thyme
- ground sage
- Sea salt and pepper
See the recipe card below for quantities and cooking times.
Instructions
To make this savory and delicious rack of lamb you only need to follow these five easy steps.
Step 1: Prepare to sous vide
Prepare the sous vide. If you are using your instant pot, fill the pot up to the fill line (roughly 10 cups of water).
Step 2: Seasong the rack of lamb
Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top of the lamb rack. Season generously with the herbs and minced garlic.
Step 3: Prepare the rack of lamb for cooking
With a sheet of foil, gently wrap around the end with the exposed bones (to prevent them
from breaking) and place the seasoned lamb rack into a plastic food storage zip-top bag. Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil and seal the bag, pressing as much air out as
possible.
Step 4: Sous Vide the rack of lamb
Gently submerge the bag into the top of the instant pot or sous vide and cook for roughly
2 hours, or until your desired internal temperature. Carefully remove the lamb rack from
the bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 5: Brown the lamb
In a cast-iron skillet or frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Feel free
to put some additional herbs in the skillet as well to give a boost of flavor. Place the rack
of lamb (meat side down) into the pan and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, or until it has a
nice caramelized texture. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Serve the lamb
Remove from the pan and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your
favorite roasted veggies or leafy green salad.
Substitutions
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this sous vide rack of lamb. Use as many as you need to.
- Butter – use butter instead of olive oil if you like.
- Garlic– don’t have whole garlic on hand? Use minced garlic in it’s place.
Variations
Want to personalize this recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Italian-want to change up the flavor? Add some italian seasoning to your lamb roast.
- Chives – add some fresh chives to your recipe if you want a slight onion flavor.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this lamb chops recipe.
Equipment
To make this fresh and tasty Herb Sous Vide rack of lamb recipe, you only need three basic kitchen tools.
- Plastic ziploc bag or food saver bag
- Instapot with a Sous Vide capabilities or a sous vide immersion circulator
- Cast iron skillet or baking sheet
Storage
Store leftover Sous Vide Rack of Lamb in the fridge for up to three days.
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- Air fryer roast beef and potatoes
- Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Beef Roast
- Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes
FAQ
Do you have questions about Sous Vide Rack of Lamb? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
I’ve found that reheating the leftovers in the oven is the best way to reheat it. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then bake your leftovers for 10 to 12 minutes or until warm all the way through.
Yes! This lamb can be frozen for up to three months.
I don’t recommend cooking this lamb ahead, but you can prepare the lamb and vacuum seal it up to 24 hours in advance.
Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack
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Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack
Equipment
- – Aluminum foil sheet
- – Plastic ziploc bag or food saver bag
- – Instapot with a Sous Vide capabilities or a sous vide immersion circulator
- – Cast iron skillet or baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 8 bone lamb rack
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- sea salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Prepare the sous vide. If you are using your instant pot, fill the pot up to the fill line (roughly 10 cups of water).
- Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top of the lamb rack. Season generously with the herbs and minced garlic.
- With a sheet of foil, gently wrap around the end with the exposed bones (to prevent them from breaking)
- Place the seasoned lamb rack into a plastic resealable bag.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil and seal the bag, pressing as much air out as possible.
- Gently submerge the bag into the top of the instant pot or sous vide and cook for roughly 2 hours, or until your desired internal temperature. Carefully remove the lamb rack from the bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a cast iron skillet or frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Feel free to put some additional herbs in the skillet as well to give a boost of flavor.
- Place the rack of lamb (meat side down) into the pan and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, or until it has a nice caramelized texture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the pan and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies or leafy green salad.
- Serve and enjoy.
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