Best 7 Roasted Lamb With Pomegranate Tamarind Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Middle East with this roasted lamb recipe, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Marinated in a fragrant blend of pomegranate molasses, tamarind paste, garlic, and aromatic spices, the lamb shoulder is roasted to perfection, achieving a succulent and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Accompanying this exquisite main course are three tantalizing recipes: a vibrant pomegranate-tamarind sauce that adds a sweet and tangy kick, a refreshing cucumber-mint salad that provides a cooling contrast, and a fluffy saffron rice that soaks up all the delicious juices. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your senses to the bustling souks of the Middle East.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

POMEGRANATE LAMB



Pomegranate Lamb image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salt and pepper, to taste
8 lamb rib chops, totally trimmed
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves, broken
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
Garnish: fresh pomegranate seeds, optional
1/2 plus 1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 shallots, peeled and chopped fine
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped fine
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cups rich lamb or chicken stock

Steps:

  • Rub the lamb chops with the salt, pepper and rosemary leaves evenly. Combine all of the remaining ingredients in non-reactive dish. Add the chops and turn over in the mixture a few times. Cover and refrigerate up to four hours ahead of time.;
  • Pomegranate Au jus: Heat a medium sized saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil. When the butter melts add the shallots and garlic. Allow to cook until lightly cooked, (about 3 minutes), stirring frequently so that the garlic doesn't burn. Now add the pomegranate juice and vinegar. Reduce by half. Add the stock and reduce, skimming as necessary until the sauce will coat the back of a spoon, (about 15 minutes). Remove from the heat and strain the sauce through a fine meshed strainer. Reserve in a small saucepan while you cook the chops.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to fairly high heat.
  • Remove the lamb from the marinade and reason them with a touch of salt and pepper. Grill about four minutes on each side.
  • Reheat the pomegranate Au jus. When is it just under a boil, whisk in the remaining butter. Divide the sauce between the four plates and center the chops on the sauce. Serve.

BRAISED LAMB IN POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Braise     Hanukkah     Spice     Winter     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound lamb neck bones
1 7- to 7 1/2-pound lamb shoulder, boned (bones reserved), well trimmed, rolled, tied
All purpose flour
2 medium onions, chopped
10 large garlic cloves
2 cups chicken stock or canned broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons firmly packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Heat oil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add all lamb bones and cook until brown, turning often, about 15 minutes. Transfer bones to plate. Season lamb with salt and pepper and dredge thoroughly in flour. Add to pot and cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate with bones.
  • Add onions and garlic to pot and cook until onions are just golden, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Return lamb to pot. Arrange bones around lamb. Stir in stock and next 7 ingredients. Bring liquid to boil. Baste top of lamb. Cover; bake until lamb is tender when pierced with long sharp knife, turning once, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Cool; cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove fat from surface of lamb and cooking liquid. Transfer lamb to platter. Remove string from lamb. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange in shallow baking dish.
  • Bring pan juices to boil. Remove bones and discard. Strain pan juices, pressing hard on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Melt margarine in same pot over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and stir until mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Whisk in pan juices and boil until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over lamb. Cover with foil and bake until lamb is heated through, about 25 minutes. Arrange lamb on platter. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with parsley.

SLOW-ROAST PERSIAN LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE SALAD



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This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb makes a show-stopping dinner party dish

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tsp ground cumin
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 shoulder of lamb, weighing about 1.6kg, lightly scored
seeds 2 pomegranates
handful flat-leaf parsley leaves
100g bag watercress
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp olive oil
flatbreads, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. In a small bowl, mix the molasses with the cumin, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Scatter the onion over a casserole dish or a deep roasting tin. Place the lamb on top of the onions. Pour the glaze over the lamb. Rinse the bowl out with about 200ml water, then pour it around - not over - the lamb.
  • Cover the dish with a lid or the tin with a large piece of foil. Roast the lamb, undisturbed, for 3 hrs, then remove the lid or foil and continue to roast for 30 mins to give the lamb colour. When the lamb has had its time, pour off the juices, remove as much fat as possible, then pour the juices back over the lamb.
  • Just before serving, gently toss all the salad ingredients together. Serve the lamb with its sauce, the salad and some warmed flatbreads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

PULLED LAMB SHOULDER WITH STICKY POMEGRANATE GLAZE



Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze image

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 lemon , quartered, pips removed
1 ½kg bone-in lamb shoulder joint
2 red onions , cut into wedges
1l carton pomegranate juice
2 tbsp clear honey
250g natural yogurt
100g tub pomegranate seeds, or seeds from 1 fresh pomegranate
small handful mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and lemon in a blender with 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth. Put the lamb in a large roasting tin and tip the marinade over the top. Massage all over the lamb and leave for 24 hrs in the fridge, or up to 2 days.
  • Remove lamb from the fridge 1 hr before cooking. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Scatter the onions around the lamb, tucking some underneath, then pour over the pomegranate juice. Cover the lamb with foil and cook for 4 hrs.
  • Remove the foil, carefully pour the meaty pomegranate juices from the tin into a large saucepan and add the honey. Increase oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7, re-cover the lamb and continue cooking for 30 mins. Meanwhile, bubble the cooking liquid over a high heat until reduced, thick and syrupy - this may take up to 30 mins.
  • Pour the sticky pomegranate glaze over the lamb and onions and return to the oven for another 30 mins, uncovered, until the glaze is bubbling and just starting to char, and the lamb is really tender. Mix the yogurt, most of the pomegranate seeds and mint leaves in a small bowl. Shred the lamb at the table and serve with the sticky onions and the minty pomegranate yogurt. Scatter over the remaining pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

LAMB BRAISED IN POMEGRANATE



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This pomegranate braised lamb shoulder is about as seasonally appropriate as it gets, and one of the best things I've tasted in a long time.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Chops

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds lamb shoulder blade chops
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 pinch salt
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups pomegranate juice
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
8 fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon sliced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Generously season lamb chops with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Place lamb chops in Dutch oven and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a plate and reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir onion and a pinch of salt into the Dutch oven; cook until onions are slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour pomegranate juice into the Dutch oven and scrape any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Pour in balsamic vinegar, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir rosemary, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes into pomegranate juice mixture. Continue to boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Return lamb and any accumulated juices to Dutch oven, spoon pomegranate mixture over lamb, and cover.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until meat is fork tender, about 2 hours. Transfer lamb to a plate and set Dutch oven on the stovetop over high heat. Bring pomegranate mixture to a boil; cook, skimming any fat that accumulates, until liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in honey and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Return lamb to the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sliced mint leaves, and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 190.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

ROAST LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE



Roast Lamb With Pomegranate Glaze image

Provided by Anna Winger

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pomegranate syrup
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
3 allspice berries
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig rosemary
Juice of 1 lemon
1 rack of lamb
Olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a roasting pan in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees. To make the glaze: combine all ingredients except lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and strain. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • To make the lamb: rub the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the pan, fatty side down, and roast for 10 minutes. Baste with glaze, turn over and baste the other side. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 125 degrees. Let stand several minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 617, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 127 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 107 grams

RACK OF LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE



Rack of Lamb With Pomegranate Sauce image

When I first started seeing pomegranates available at the markets this year, I was at a loss for recipes to use them in. As kids we just quartered them and ate them like oranges. I haven't seen them for years until now--and they are everywhere! I am finding more recipes to use them in and this is a good one.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large pomegranates, quartered
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper
lamb
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds, ground
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons grated sea salt
3 (1 1/2 lb) racks of lamb, frenched
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • I quarter the pomegranates and cut out the white pith. Then it is easy to invert the quarters and get the seeds.
  • It is also easy to get the seeds if you do it under running water.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for garnish.
  • Puree remaining seeds in a processor.
  • Strain into a saucepan, discarding seeds.
  • Add broth, wine, molasses and bay leaf, boil until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste; set aside.
  • For lamb: Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Crush mustard seeds and peppercorns, press into lamb and sprinkle with salt.
  • In a skillet heat oil on medium high, add 1 rack of lamb, meat side down, sauté until brown, remove and put on a baking sheet, meat side up.
  • Repeat 2 more times.
  • Roast lamb 20 minutes for medium rare, or cooked to desired color.
  • Cut lamb into chops, place on plates, drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1292.4, Fat 111.3, SaturatedFat 54.9, Cholesterol 275.9, Sodium 816.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 10, Protein 53.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: For this recipe, a leg of lamb or shoulder of lamb works best. These cuts are both flavorful and have a good amount of fat, which will help keep the lamb moist during roasting.
  • Marinate the lamb overnight: This will help tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. The pomegranate-tamarind sauce is the perfect marinade for this recipe, as it is both tangy and sweet.
  • Roast the lamb slowly: This will help ensure that the meat is cooked evenly and remains tender. A good rule of thumb is to roast the lamb for about 20 minutes per pound.
  • Let the lamb rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more flavorful and tender.
  • Serve the lamb with the pomegranate-tamarind sauce: This sauce is the perfect complement to the roasted lamb. It is tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy.

Conclusion:

This roasted lamb with pomegranate-tamarind sauce is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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