Braised Lamb with Pomegranate Sauce

Makes: 
6 - 8 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
small mixing bowl
Rate Recipe: 
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.

12
teaspoon
salt
(3
g)
14
teaspoon
ground pepper
(.5
g)
12
teaspoon
dried thyme
(.5
g)
12
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)
14
cup
aged balsamic vinegar
(60
mL)
1
teaspoon
orange zest
(2
g)
12
cup
pomegranate seeds
(87
g)
fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Directions: 
  1. Preheat skillet over medium heat until several drops of water sprinkled in skillet skitter and dissipate, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Season lamb chops on both sides with mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes until lightly softened.
  5. 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.
  6. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, reduce heat to low and cook lamb chops for 60 - 90 minutes until tender.
  7. Remove cover and turn heat back up to medium. Cook sauce until it has reduced and thickened.
  8. 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.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
473
Total Fat: 
33g
Saturated Fat: 
14g
Cholesterol: 
121mg
Sodium: 
261mg
Total Carbs: 
14g
Dietary Fiber: 
1g
Sugar: 
11g
Protein: 
30g

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