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Lamb Braised in Pomegranate

Lamb Braised in Pomegranate

Cost $25, save $12

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  • 180 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Lamb and Seasonings

    • 3 pounds lamb shoulder blade chops
    • 🧂 Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • Cooking Oil

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • Aromatics

    • 🧅 1 onion, sliced
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • Liquids and Acids

    • 2 cups pomegranate juice
    • 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar

  • Herbs and Spices

    • 8 fresh mint leaves
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Sweeteners and Garnishes

    • 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
    • 1 tablespoon sliced fresh mint leaves
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2

Generously season lamb chops with salt and black pepper.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a plate and reduce heat to medium.

4

Stir onion and a pinch of salt into the Dutch oven; cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

5

Pour pomegranate juice into the Dutch oven and scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Add balsamic vinegar, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.

6

Add mint leaves, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to the Dutch oven, spoon mixture over lamb, and cover.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 2 hours.

8

Transfer lamb to a plate. Bring pomegranate mixture to a boil on the stovetop; reduce by 1/3, skimming fat as needed, about 5 minutes.

9

Stir in honey and season with salt and black pepper. Return lamb to the Dutch oven, stir to combine, and garnish with pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and pumpkin seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

546

Calories

  • 35
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, marinate the lamb chops in pomegranate juice and spices overnight.Use fresh pomegranate seeds for a vibrant garnish.This dish pairs well with flatbreads or basmati rice.