Seeds Free Pomegranate, Apple & Sage Lamb Stew
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with pomegranate, tart apple, and fresh sage is the kind of deeply warming stew that makes a whole house smell incredible. The combination of pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth builds a broth that is tangy, rich, and just a little sweet — balanced beautifully by earthy turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Chunky carrots and parsnips soak up all of that flavor as they simmer, and the apple pieces added toward the end stay tender without turning to mush. Cooking with a seeds-free approach can get tricky when it comes to spice blends and store-bought broths, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there are no hidden surprises. The lamb is seared in coconut oil until deeply browned before the long, low simmer does its work, which means you get that fork-tender, falling-off-the-bone texture that makes a stew genuinely satisfying. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little brightness right before serving. This is a recipe worth making on a slow weekend afternoon when you want something that feels both nourishing and a little special.
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4 servings
For the stew
- 2 lb bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium tart apples (such as granny smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
- 2
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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