Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Relish
Tender baby lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of orange juice, wine, and pomegranate, then grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh pomegranate-orange relish. This elegant dish combines sweet and savory flavors for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- •2 whole large oranges, segmented
- •⅓ cup red wine (such as Pinot Noir)
- •¼ cup unsweetened pomegranate concentrate
- •3 tablespoons honey
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •16 pieces baby lamb chops
- •1 cup pomegranate seeds
- •⅓ cup Vidalia onion
- •¼ cup fresh mint
- •1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cut orange segments into 1/8-inch pieces over a bowl; collect juice (about 1/3 cup); set orange segments aside. Whisk orange juice, wine, pomegranate concentrate, 2 tablespoons of honey, oil, garlic and oregano in a bowl. Arrange lamb in a 9" x 13" baking dish; pour marinade over lamb. Cover; chill 1 to 2 hours, turning once. Combine cut orange, pomegranate seeds, onion, mint, remaining 1 tablespoon honey and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently; chill. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove lamb from dish, pat dry and grill to desired doneness (3 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let rest 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with relish.
140 min
