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Four pomegranate glazed lamb chops on a dark platter with glossy reduction, pomegranate arils, and fresh mint

Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Chops

Pan-seared lamb chops finished with a pomegranate molasses glaze. Ready in 40 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Lamb
  • 8 pieces (approx. 1.2 kg total) lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick pat dry with paper towels
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
Pomegranate Glaze
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt
To Serve (optional)
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate arils
  • small handful fresh mint leaves
  • pinch flaky sea salt

Method
 

Make the Glaze
  1. Combine pomegranate molasses, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare and Sear the Lamb
  1. Season both sides of the lamb chops with kosher salt and black pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
  2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until smoking hot. Add olive oil, rosemary sprig, and crushed garlic cloves.
  3. Add the lamb chops in a single layer without crowding. Sear for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a deep brown crust forms.
  4. Flip the chops and sear the second side for 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reads 55-57 C / 130-135 F for medium-rare. Work in batches if needed.
  5. Transfer the chops to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Discard the rosemary and garlic from the pan.
Glaze and Finish
  1. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Pour half the glaze into the hot pan and let it bubble for 20 seconds, scraping up any browned bits.
  2. Return the rested lamb chops to the pan. Brush the tops with the remaining glaze and cook for 30-45 seconds per side until the glaze sets and the edges caramelize slightly.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter. Scatter pomegranate arils and fresh mint over the top, finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

Notes

If your pomegranate molasses is particularly thick, thin it with 1 tbsp water before reducing so the glaze doesn't seize. Chops cut thinner than 3/4 inch will overcook before the crust develops, so ask your butcher for a full inch.