Rack of Lamb With Pomegranate Sauce Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
When pomegranates flood the markets, it’s a culinary adventure waiting to happen! This recipe transforms succulent racks of lamb into a masterpiece by pairing them with a luscious pomegranate sauce. It’s a tantalizing fusion of savory and sweet that’s sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this dish is a delightful journey into the world of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients:
- 2 pomegranates
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 racks of lamb
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
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Prepare Pomegranates:
- Quarter the pomegranates and remove the white pith.
- Invert the quarters to release the seeds.
- Alternatively, extract seeds under running water for easy removal.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of seeds for garnish.
- Puree the remaining seeds in a food processor.
- Strain the puree into a saucepan, discarding the seeds.
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Make Pomegranate Sauce:
- To the strained pomegranate puree, add beef broth, red wine, pomegranate molasses, and a bay leaf.
- Boil the mixture until it reduces to about 2/3 cup, stirring occasionally. This typically takes around 25 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, then set it aside.
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Prepare Lamb:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Crush the mustard seeds and peppercorns together.
- Press the crushed mixture onto the surface of the racks of lamb.
- Sprinkle the lamb generously with sea salt.
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Cook Lamb:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear each rack of lamb, meat side down, until nicely browned.
- Transfer the seared lamb racks onto a baking sheet, meat side up.
- Repeat the process for the remaining racks of lamb.
- Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes for a medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time according to your preference.
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Serve:
- Once the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness, remove it from the oven.
- Cut the lamb into chops and arrange them on serving plates.
- Drizzle the luscious pomegranate sauce over the lamb chops.
- Garnish with the reserved pomegranate seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1292.4
- Fat: 111.3g
- Saturated Fat: 54.9g
- Cholesterol: 275.9mg
- Sodium: 816.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.3g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 53.6g
Keywords:
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Meat, Kosher, Oven, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
