Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Red-Wine Sauce

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 lamb rib chops
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup minced shallot (about 1 large)
• ¼ cup homemade or low-salt chicken broth
• 1-½ Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• + 4 more ingredients
• • ½ Tbs. honey
  • 2 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup pomegranate juice (such as Pom brand)
  • ¼ cup full-bodied dry red wine

Liberally season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Sear the chops in two batches, until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side for medium rare, 3 minutes per side for medium. Keep the ch...

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