
This is the kind of slow-cooked, deeply aromatic stew that makes the whole house smell incredible — warm spices, sweet-tart fruit, and tender lamb all coming together in one pot. The combination of pomegranate juice, tart apple, and apple cider vinegar gives the broth a bright, layered acidity that balances the richness of the bone-in lamb shoulder beautifully. Fresh sage and Ceylon cinnamon add an almost autumnal warmth without tipping the dish into anything heavy or muddy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to swap anything out or scrutinize labels — the bone broth, coconut oil, and whole spices do all the heavy lifting without a trace of flour or thickener in sight. The low-and-slow simmer is what really makes this dish: the lamb becomes fork-tender and practically falls apart, while the carrots and parsnips soak up all that spiced, fruity broth. It's an impressive bowl to set on the table for guests, but honestly straightforward enough to make on a quiet weekend afternoon.
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Pat the lamb pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the lamb pieces and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned on at least two surfaces. Transfer the seared lamb to a plate and set aside.
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