Grilled Lamb Chops with Pomegranate-Port Reduction

Marinated lamb chops are grilled and then topped with a wonderful tangy pomengranate-port reduction. Most impressive!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup port wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• 8 (3 ounce) lamb chops
• ½ cup fresh unsweetened pomegranate juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Set aside to marinate.

Step 3

Bring the pomegranate juice and port wine to a simmer in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to half of its original volume, about 45 minutes. Stir in the pomegranate seeds and set aside.

Step 4

Remove the lamb from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chops on the preheated grill until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve the chops drizzled with the pomegranate-port reduction.