Wood Oven Roasted Lamb Chops with Red Onion Marmala

Name: Wood Oven Roasted Lamb Chops with Red Onion Marmalade and Celery Root Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and sliced; 1 medium shallot, peeled and sliced; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 8 lamb rib chops, 1 1/4 inch thick, bones frenched; 2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick; 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 celery root, approximately 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into rough chunks; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 medium garlic clove, peeled and sliced
1 medium shallot, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
8 lamb rib chops, 1 1/4 inch thick, bones frenched
2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 celery root, approximately 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into rough chunks
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

1
Pound garlic, shallot, black peppercorns, lavender, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses in a mortar and pestle to form a rough paste.
2
Rub paste onto lamb chops and allow to rest, covered, at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
3
Allow meat to return to room temperature before cooking.
4
Combine onions, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a heavy saute pan and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the onions begin to soften.
5
Add vinegars.
6
Cover surface of onions with a disk of parchment paper and cover pan with a tight fitting lid.
7
Reduce heat to very low and allow to cook undisturbed for 1 hour.
8
Check seasoning and keep warm.
9
Combine celery root and milk in a saucepan.
10
Bring to a simmer, partially covered, and simmer until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
11
Using a slotted spoon, remove celery root from pan and put through the fine disk of a food mill.
12
Beat in the salt, pepper, and olive oil.
13
Use leftover cooking liquid as necessary to adjust consistency.
14
Keep warm.
15
Final assembly: Scrape excess marinade from the lamb chops and season with sea salt.
16
Roast chops in a wood fired oven or grill over a hot charcoal fire to your desired degree of doneness.
17
Mound 1/4 of the puree in the center of each of 4 warm plates.
18
Lean 2 chops against each mound and put a portion of onion marmalade on the plate near them.
19
Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and sliced, 1 medium shallot, peeled and sliced, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, and more.

Yes, Wood Oven Roasted Lamb Chops with Red Onion Marmalade and Celery Root Puree falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Wood Oven Roasted Lamb Chops with Red Onion Marmalade and Celery Root Puree

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