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Pomegranate Lamb Chops

Succulent Pomegranate Lamb Chops for an Elegant Dinner

Elevate your dinner with Pomegranate Lamb Chops, featuring a sweet-tart glaze that enhances tender lamb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb Chops
  • 8 chops Lamb Rib Chops Choose organic for best quality.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Crushed or minced.
  • 4 sprigs Thyme Sprigs Fresh is preferred, dried is a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher or table salt works.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked yields best flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice Opt for premium juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional; omit if using fresh garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Can be replaced with fresh parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Use with warm water for thickening.
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water For cornstarch mixture.

Equipment

  • Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Oven
  • Meat thermometer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the rack of lamb into individual rib chops and pat dry. Season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each side of the lamb chops for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic around the chops, pour in pomegranate juice, and add thyme. Stir to combine.
  4. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, add pomegranate juice, and bring to a gentle boil. Mix cornstarch and warm water and add to the sauce until thickened.
  6. Spoon pomegranate sauce over the lamb chops and bake for another 5 minutes. Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for caramelization.
  7. Let lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with sides like mashed potatoes or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use quality ingredients and monitor cooking closely for desired doneness.

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