
Hearty, deeply savory, and built entirely around ingredients that work for nightshade-free eating, this lamb stew is the kind of cold-weather comfort food that proves you're not missing a thing. No tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika ā just slow-braised lamb shoulder falling off the bone in a rich, aromatic broth. The braising liquid is genuinely clever: pomegranate juice and apple cider vinegar bring that bright, slightly tangy depth that tomato-based stews usually rely on, while bone broth keeps everything full-bodied and satisfying. Turmeric and ginger add warmth without any nightshade spice blends, and the rosemary and thyme do the heavy lifting on fragrance. Carrots, parsnips, and turnips soak up all that braising liquid as they cook, turning buttery-soft and absolutely delicious by the time the lamb is fork-tender. It's the kind of stew that fills the kitchen with an incredible smell for hours and tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle. Scatter a little fresh parsley over the top before serving and you've got a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.
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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 3ā4 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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