Description
Braised Lamb with Pomegranate Glaze is a luxurious dish that will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Tender lamb shoulder simmers in a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze, creating a symphony of flavors that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, this dish brings warmth and joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and onions.
- In a heavy pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the lamb until golden brown on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in pomegranate juice, add rosemary and cinnamon stick, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; braise for 2-3 hours until lamb is fork-tender.
- During the last 30 minutes, remove the lid to thicken the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg