Easy Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate
A fragrant Moroccan-style tagine combining tender lamb shoulder with aromatic spices and sweet pomegranate juice. This hearty dish is garnished with fresh herbs and pomegranate arils for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- •2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- •1 cup pomegranate juice
- •1 teaspoon ground coriander
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- •1¾ teaspoons kosher salt
- •¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •4 pounds boneless lamb shoulder
- •1 medium onion
- •3 cloves garlic
- •2 tablespoons parsley or cilantro leaves
- •2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
- •1 tablespoon mint leaves
- •coarsely chopped
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine broth and pomegranate juice in a large heavy pot, Dutch oven, or tagine. Whisk in coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, 1 3/4 tsp. salt, and 3/4 tsp. pepper. Add lamb, onion, and garlic, toss to coat, and gently simmer over low to medium-low heat, mostly covered, until lamb is fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover, increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until juices are thickened, about 15 minutes more; taste and adjust seasonings.
105 min
- 2.
Transfer lamb mixture along with any accumulated juices to a serving dish. Top with parsley or cilantro, pomegranate arils, and mint.
5 min
- 3.
Tagine can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.