Lamb Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables and Red Wine-Pomegranate Pan Sauce

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   Preheat the oven to 400.

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   In a medium roasting pan, toss the turnip, potato, onion and thyme sprigs with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and browned.

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   Fifteen minutes before the vegetables are done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a very large skillet.

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   Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned, about 7 minutes for medium-rare.

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   Transfer the lamb chops to a plate.

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   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil from the pan.

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   Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 1 minute.

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    Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes.

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    Add the chicken broth and simmer until the sauce coats a spoon, about 3 minutes longer.

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    Remove from the heat and whisk in the pomegranate molasses, honey and butter.

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    Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

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    Transfer the lamb chops and the vegetables to plates.

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    Spoon the sauce over the lamb chops and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.