Can you pre-cook rack of lamb?

[rak5a]

We have friends for dinner tomorrow night and I’m doing rack of lamb. I’d love to do the searing in a pan in the afternoon to avoid the smoke/smell/time element while they are here. Can I pre-sear them and put them aside and then just put them in the oven to finish a few hours later when we are ready to eat? I want it pink so worried this won’t work. It must be noted that I’m not a great cook!

I wouldn't, it would be very difficult to cook it later and keep it 'pink'. It is a brave choice of meat if you describe yourself as 'not a great cook'. Good luck .

Yes…something like this www.vikingrange.com/consumer/lifestyle/recipe.jsp?id=prod3930157#:~:text=And%2C%20the%20lamb%20can%20be,of%20seasoned%20fresh%20bread%20crumbs.

That’s amazing - exactly what I was hoping for, thank you!

You could sear outside on a BBQ.