Hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, this lamb stew is the kind of cold-weather cooking that fills your kitchen with the most incredible smell long before it hits the table. Bone-in lamb shoulder or leg gets seared until deeply browned, then slowly braised with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a braising liquid built from pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth ā a combination that produces a rich, slightly tangy broth with real complexity. Turmeric and ground ginger add a warm, earthy backbone that makes every spoonful feel layered and intentional. Carrots, parsnips, and turnips go in partway through, soaking up all that braising liquid until they're buttery-soft and impossible to resist. The whole thing is completely free of tree nuts, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities ā every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole bowl just enough to balance the richness. This is the kind of stew you make on a Sunday and think about all week.
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Pat the lamb pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
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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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