Makes:
6 - 8 servings
Utensil:
Saladmaster Food Processor
12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
small mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
Lamb chops pair beautifully with tart pomegranate juice and sweet and salty aged balsamic vinegar. Pair these with couscous or steamed fragrant jasmine rice for a special occasion meal. Try this dish with our Spiced Couscous with Apricots recipe.
Use the 12 in. Electric Oil Core Skillet cover with you 12 in. Chef's Gourmet Skillet.
1⁄2
teaspoon
salt
(3
g)
1⁄4
teaspoon
ground pepper
(.5
g)
1⁄2
teaspoon
dried thyme
(.5
g)
1⁄2
teaspoon
dried rosemary
(.5
g)
3
pounds
lamb, shoulder blade chops
(1.4
kg)
1
cup
onions, sliced, use Cone #4
(115
g)
3
cloves garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
2
cups
pomegranate juice
(475
mL)
1⁄4
cup
aged balsamic vinegar
(60
mL)
1
teaspoon
orange zest
(2
g)
1⁄2
cup
pomegranate seeds
(87
g)
fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat skillet over medium heat until several drops of water sprinkled in skillet skitter and dissipate, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Season lamb chops on both sides with mixture.
- Add lamb chops to skillet and sear for 5 - 6 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet, place on a plate and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes until lightly softened.
- Add lamb chops to skillet. Pour pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar and orange zest over top. Place 12 in. Electric Oil Core Skillet Cover on skillet.
- When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, reduce heat to low and cook lamb chops for 60 - 90 minutes until tender.
- Remove cover and turn heat back up to medium. Cook sauce until it has reduced and thickened.
- Serve lamb chops drizzled with sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary.
Tips:
- If sauce is a little tart, add a tablespoon or two of honey.
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