Grilled Lamb Chops With Pomegranate-port Reduction

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


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