Best 17 Pomegranate Relish Recipes

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Pomegranate relish is a tangy, sweet, and vibrant condiment that adds a burst of color and flavor to any dish. Whether you're looking for a versatile sauce to pair with grilled meats, a refreshing topping for salads, or a unique addition to your next cheese plate, this versatile condiment is sure to impress. With its vibrant red hue and sweet-tart flavor profile, pomegranate relish is a delightful culinary creation that is both easy to make and incredibly versatile.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH



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Pair this sweet and tangy relish with our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Use any leftovers as a sandwich spread or stirred into yogurt as a dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 3 minutes. Add cranberries, pomegranate juice, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pomegranate seeds (if using). Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g

POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY RELISH



Pomegranate Cranberry Relish image

I was inspired to develop this recipe one evening when I was making my usual cranberry relish and my husband was eating a pomegranate. It's so tasty when served alongside chicken or turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until berries pop and mixture is thickened. Stir in pomegranate seeds; cook 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and orange zest. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TURKISH-SPICED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH POMEGRANATE RELISH AND TAHINI YOGURT



Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt image

Provided by Sarah Dickerman

Categories     Chicken     High Fiber     Dinner     Spice     Healthy     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Tahini yogurt:
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Pomegranate relish:
1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
2/3 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Chicken:
1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Warm pita breads
Ingredient info: Greek-style yogurt is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is available at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.
Special Equipment
4 10- to 12-inch-long metal skewers

Steps:

  • For tahini yogurt:
  • Combine lemon juice, Baharat Seasoning, and garlic in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in yogurt and tahini. Season tahini yogurt to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For pomegranate relish:
  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For chicken:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat broiler. Thread 6 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Broil chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange kebabs on platter. Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita breads.

BAKED MINTY RICE WITH FETA AND POMEGRANATE RELISH



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If you've given up on stovetop rice methods, you'll love this hands-off oven technique.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Bon Appétit     Rice     Feta     Healthy     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pomegranate     Olive     Mint     Parsley     Low Cholesterol     Walnut     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup walnuts
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1/2 large pomegranate)
3/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 garlic clove, crushed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Rice and assembly:
2 cups basmati rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
10 mint sprigs
8 ounces feta, sliced 1/4" thick
Ingredient info:
Pomegranate molasses can be found at Middle Eastern markets, some supermarkets, and online.

Steps:

  • Pomegranate relish:
  • Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
  • Toss walnuts, pomegranate seeds, olives, oil, mint, parsley, pomegranate molasses, and garlic in a medium bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rice and assembly:
  • Combine rice, butter, and salt in a 13x9" baking dish, then pour in a scant 3 1/2 cups water; top with mint sprigs. Cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven; pluck out mint. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Heat broiler. Arrange feta over rice. Broil until rice around edges of pan is browned and crisp and feta is starting to brown, 8-10 minutes. Spoon pomegranate relish over.

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH



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This twist on the classic orange-and-walnut-studded cranberry relish has pomegranate and pistachios, which fleck the intense red berries with bits of green. You can make the cranberry mixture a day ahead, but don't add the nuts and pomegranate seeds until just before serving to preserve the crunch.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1/3 cup honey, or to taste
3/4 cup chopped pistachios
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Place cranberries and honey in a food processor. Pulse until chopped (but not too finely), then taste and stir in more honey if needed. At this point, the relish can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving. If the liquid separates, give it a stir.
  • Stir pistachios and pomegranate seeds into cranberry mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY SAUCE/RELISH



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A fresh and simple alternative to canned cranberry sauce. Made with fresh cranberries, this recipe pairs wonderfully over toasted bread and meats! If you find sauce is too thick, you may add water, 1/4 cup at a time, or as needed. Enjoy!

Provided by malimomma

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound cranberries
1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice (such as POM® Wonderful)
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cranberries into a saucepan and pour in pomegranate juice. Cover and bring to a boil until cranberries begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium and stir sugar into cranberry mixture. Cook, mashing often with a spoon or potato masher, until cranberries have broken, about 5 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer to fully dissolve sugar, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir walnuts into cranberry sauce before serving. Transfer into a serving dish and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 48.4 g

CRACKED GREEN OLIVE, WALNUT AND POMEGRANATE RELISH



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This classic recipe from Paula Wolfert, who picked it up from her friend, the Turkish food journalist Ayfer Unsal, is a versatile relish that can be spooned alongside pork skewers, simply cooked fish or sliced steak. Each ingredient is important to the final relish. Leave one out and it will seem out of balance. A note: Rinse the olives with cool water before you use them, then taste one. If they seem too salty, soak them in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse again.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings as a mezze or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cracked green olives, pitted, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped by hand
2 green onions, white and light green parts, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon mild red pepper flakes, preferably Aleppo or Marash, or more to taste
2 teaspoons pomegranate concentrate or molasses
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir to mix well. The relish can be served the same day it is made. However, if covered and refrigerated for 1 to 2 days, it will mature and develop peak flavor. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

POMEGRANATE RELISH



Pomegranate Relish image

Relish or salsa made with fresh pomegranates. Delicious with roast turkey.

Provided by Ruth Levene

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pomegranates
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Juice the pomegranates retaining the seeds and juice.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots until golden. Stir in pomegranate juice and seeds, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 5.4 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

LARRY'S FIRE ROASTED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TANGERINE-CASCABEL GLAZE WITH TANGERINE-POMEGRANATE RELISH



Larry's Fire Roasted Chicken Skewers with Tangerine-Cascabel Glaze with Tangerine-Pomegranate Relish image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon pasilla pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in half lengthwise
32 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours
Finely chopped fresh chives
16 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
Pinch cascabel powder
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
2 cups tangerine juice
Lemon juice, to taste
Honey, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tangerines, segmented
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • For the Marinade: Mix together the juices, chile powders, paprika, cayenne, cilantro and oil. Add the chicken thighs and let marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat grill pan. Remove chicken from marinade and thread each chicken half onto 2 skewers so that the meat stays flat on the grill. Season with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the grill pan and brush liberally with the tangerine glaze, serve on a platter, serve with the relish and garnish with chives. Serve with flour tortillas.
  • For the Glaze: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-heat. Add the shallots and cascabel powder and cook until soft. Raise the heat to high, add the vinegar, sugar and tangerine juice and reduce to a syrup. Season with lemon juice and honey to taste. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • For the Tangerine-Pomegranate Relish: Combine all relish ingredients well.

LAMB CHOPS WITH POMEGRANATE RELISH



Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Relish image

Provided by Adeena Sussman

Categories     Fruit     Marinate     Low Cal     Dinner     Orange     Mint     Lamb Chop     Red Wine     Winter     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Honey     Pomegranate     Self

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large oranges, segmented
1/3 cup red wine (such as Pinot Noir)
1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate concentrate (found at gourmet markets)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 baby lamb chops, frenched (ask your butcher to do it), fat trimmed to 1/8 inch
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup finely diced Vidalia onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut orange segments into 1/8-inch pieces over a bowl; collect juice (about 1/3 cup); set orange segments aside. Whisk orange juice, wine, pomegranate concentrate, 2 tablespoons of honey, oil, garlic and oregano in a bowl. Arrange lamb in a 9" x 13" baking dish; pour marinade over lamb. Cover; chill 1 to 2 hours, turning once. Combine cut orange, pomegranate seeds, onion, mint, remaining 1 tablespoon honey and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently; chill. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove lamb from dish, pat dry and grill to desired doneness (3 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let rest 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with relish.

POMEGRANATE RELISH



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We love the flavor (and color!) contrast between sweet-tart pomegranate and savory cilantro or parsley in this make-ahead, no-cook relish. It takes the place of traditional cranberry sauce in our modern Thanksgiving and is used to gild our Acorn Squash with Mixed-Grain Stuffing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 to 2 pomegranates, arils removed (2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate arils, cilantro, oil, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Relish can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY, POMEGRANATE, AND MEYER LEMON RELISH



Cranberry, Pomegranate, and Meyer Lemon Relish image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Cranberry     Lemon     Chill     Low Cholesterol     Pomegranate     Boil     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups cranberries (about 14 ounces)
1 cup pure pomegranate juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until berries begin to burst, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in parsley. Cover and chill until cold. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

SWISS CHARD AND LAMB TORTE WITH FENNEL-POMEGRANATE RELISH



Swiss Chard and Lamb Torte With Fennel-Pomegranate Relish image

Festive dishes in Israel and throughout the Middle East often include rice and lamb. This magnificent recipe, topped with a bright pomegranate and fennel relish, is the Israeli chef Erez Komarovsky's twist on an ancient, labor-intensive classic of individual stuffed chard, cabbage or grape leaves, symbolizing the plenty of the fall harvest. It is perfect for Rosh Hashana or any seasonal holiday gathering. Make it with blanched Swiss chard, grape leaves or even cabbage or kale as the outer crust, and assemble it a day in advance. Then bake it and revel in the heightened flavors from the cardamom, cinnamon, fennel and mint; the crunch of pistachio; and the slight kick you get from the Mexican Serrano pepper now planted in Israel.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, meat, project, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/3 cups medium-grain or sushi rice (1 pound)
About 10 to 12 large green Swiss chard leaves (from 1 to 2 bunches)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 pound ground lamb
3/4 cup roasted shelled pistachios
1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt
2 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
4 cups chicken stock
2 fennel bulbs, roughly chopped (reserve fronds for decorating torte)
1 Serrano chile pepper
Juice of 2 freshly squeezed lemons (about 6 tablespoons)
4 tablespoons pomegranate syrup
2 cups pomegranate seeds
Kosher or coarse sea salt, to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the torte: Place rice in a heat-proof bowl. Bring 3 cups water to a boil, pour over rice, and let stand uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water. Separate the bottom stems from the leaves of the Swiss chard, dicing the stems and setting aside. Blanch the leaves, in batches if necessary, by placing them in the boiling water for 20 seconds, then use tongs to transfer them to the ice bath. Drain the leaves and spread them out to dry in a single layer on paper towels.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil and sauté onions and chopped chard stems, about 10 minutes, until soft and starting to brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Drain the rice and pour it into a large bowl. Add lamb, sautéed onion and chard stalks, pistachios, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, mint leaves and 1/4 cup olive oil and mix thoroughly.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Take a round Dutch oven or other heavy 10-inch round pot with a lid and coat it with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Line the pot with a layer of the Swiss chard leaves, with the bottom ends of the leaves protruding from the pot. (Ideally you'd have at least a 3-inch overhang.) Place the rice-meat stuffing in the pot and fold the overhanging leaves over the top of the filling. If necessary, layer additional leaves on top to completely enclose the filling.
  • Place chicken stock in a small pan over high heat; when it's hot, pour it over the torte. Cover the pot and transfer to oven. Let torte bake for 30 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 275 degrees and continue cooking for about 1 hour more, or until rice is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. (You can carefully peel away a leaf to check the rice, replacing it after you've tasted.)
  • Meanwhile, prepare the relish: Using a food processor, pulse fennel bulbs and Serrano pepper until finely chopped, being careful not to overprocess. Turn fennel and chile mixture out into a medium bowl and add lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, pomegranate seeds and salt and mix to combine. Stir in olive oil and adjust salt to taste. Just before serving, mix in the mint leaves.
  • When torte is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes, covered. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the torte; cover with a flat, round serving platter; and invert the pot to remove the torte. Serve decorated with fennel fronds and garnished with fennel, pomegranate and mint relish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 808 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

CITRUS-POMEGRANATE RELISH



Citrus-Pomegranate Relish image

If you see other types of citrus at the market, feel free to combine them in this simple five-ingredient (cranberry-free) relish recipe.

Provided by Ann Redding

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Side     Citrus     Christmas     Winter     Pomegranate     Orange     Tangerine     Brunch

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 small oranges (such as blood or Cara Cara) or tangelos
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Cook sugar undisturbed in a dry medium saucepan over medium-high until a ring around the edges is melted, about 5 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, pull melted sugar in toward the center of saucepan. Continue to cook, pulling melted sugar into the center and reducing heat if sugar begins to smoke, until all sugar is melted and a deep caramel color, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add vinegar (it will spatter and caramel will seize). Cook sauce over medium heat, stirring, until caramel dissolves; season generously with salt and pepper. If sauce tastes too tart, add more salt a pinch at a time to balance out. Let cool.
  • Slice off ends from oranges; set on ends and remove skins and white pith. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds. Place in a large bowl; add pomegranate seeds and sauce and toss to coat.
  • Do Ahead
  • Relish can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 2 hours before serving.

BRAISED BACON, POMEGRANATE, AND PINE NUT RELISH



Braised Bacon, Pomegranate, and Pine Nut Relish image

Categories     Fruit     Nut     Pork     Side     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bacon     Pine Nut     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 whole green cardamom pods
1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Stir cardamom in small skillet over medium heat until pods are lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Crack pods; remove seeds. Crush seeds in mortar with pestle or in spice mill; reserve.
  • Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add bacon and cook 30 seconds. Drain. Combine bacon and broth in same saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Wipe away any grease from pan. Add pomegranate molasses, then pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, and crushed cardamom seeds to pan. Bring to simmer; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper.

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE RELISH



Cranberry Pomegranate Relish image

This tart relish combines cranberry and pomegranate for a powerhouse of nutrients. It also captures the flavors of the holiday season and adds beautiful crimson color to any meal. —Arlene Rakoczy, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

POMEGRANATE RELISH



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Relish or salsa made with fresh pomegranates.Delicious with roast turkey. This is a great alternative to cranberry sauce for someone with diabetes.

Provided by Cherry Smith

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pomegranates
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Juice the pomegranates retaining the seeds and juice.
  • 2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots until golden. Stir in pomegranate juice and seeds, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve at room temperature.
  • 4. How to juice pomegranates: Cut the pomegranate in half and fill a large bowl with cold water. Break apart the pieces in the water and push out the seeds with your thumps as you break it all apart. The rind and white pieces will float while the seeds go to the bottom. Scoop of the white stuff and rinse seeds in colander, doing a final cleaning and throw seeds on a couple paper towels.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful pomegranates for the best taste.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pomegranates, as this will help to prevent the arils from being crushed.
  • If you are having trouble removing the arils, try scoring the pomegranates with a knife and then breaking them apart by hand.
  • Pomegranate relish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Pomegranate relish is a versatile condiment that can be used on grilled meats, fish, or poultry, or as a topping for salads, tacos, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Pomegranate relish is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can add a pop of flavor to any dish. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly tart flavor, pomegranate relish is a great way to add a unique and delicious touch to your meals. So next time you're looking for a way to jazz up your favorite dishes, give pomegranate relish a try!

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