4.7 from 21 votes
Pomegranate Lamb Loin Chops
Warm, comforting undertones of fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander create a lamb crust that pairs perfectly with sweet, tart burgundy pomegranate sauce. Aroma alone will get you in the holiday spirit.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Lamb:
- 1 pound lamb loin chops (approximately 6 chops)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pomegranate Sauce:
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, white pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt, mix to combine.
- Blot lamb chops with a paper towel to dry.
- Rub spice mixture onto both sides of each chop.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, add oil.
- Place lamb chops into hot pan, do not move, allowing to sear and form a crust for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Turn and cook for the same time on the other side. Chops should be a nicely browned and an internal temperature just shy of 145 degrees. They will come to temp while resting.
- Remove and set on a plate while preparing the pomegranate gravy.
- In the same pan, pour off excess oil. Add pomegranate juice, heating over low heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Whisk into heated pomegranate juice along with apple cider vinegar and sugar. Continue to whisk until sauce thickens slightly and sugar has dissolved.
- Right before serving, add unsalted butter.
- Plate lamb loin chops on each plate, top with about 2 tablespoons pomegranate sauce and 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils.
- Serve immediately. If you tried and like this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Notes
- Note: Even though this dish doesn’t use fresh thyme or rosemary, both are excellent to have on hand for décor and garnish during the holiday season.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.