Pomegranate Marinated Lamb Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Marinated Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup pomegranate molasses; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 12 lbs shoulder lamb chops, cut into 3/4 inch squares (or use 2 pounds bone-in lamb chops reserving the bones); 1 ½ cups water, divided; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅔ cup pomegranate seeds; 3 tablespoons basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

¼ cup pomegranate molasses
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 12 lbs shoulder lamb chops, cut into 3/4 inch squares (or use 2 pounds bone-in lamb chops reserving the bones)
1 ½ cups water, divided
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅔ cup pomegranate seeds
3 tablespoons basil leaves, torn

1
In a large bowl whisk together the first 5 ingredients (molasses - cinnamon) plus 1 3/4 teaspoon cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Add lamb and toss.
3
Cover and marinated for 2 hours at room temperature or up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
4
Drain, reserving the marinade.
5
Pat dry.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
7
Add meat and bones (if using) and cook for 2-5 minutes, or until browned.
8
You may need to cook lamb in batches.
9
Return all the lamb and bones to the skillet along with the reserved marinade and 1/4 cup water.
10
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 5-10 minutes or until meat is tender.
11
Remove from heat and set aside.
12
Meanwhile in a saucepan bring remaining water (1 cup) and chicken broth to a boil over medium high heat.
13
Add couscous and remaining cumin (1/4 teaspoon).
14
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
15
Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in butter.
16
Divide couscous among plates and top with lamb, pomegranate seeds and basil leaves, spooning remaining sauce over lamb.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup pomegranate molasses, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate Marinated Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pomegranate Marinated Lamb

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