Braised Bacon, Pomegranate, And Pine Nut Relish

Serves: 2

Jailyn Upton

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

46

Sweetness

44

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Stir cardamom in small skillet over medium heat until pods are lightly browned, about 4 minutes

2

Cool slightly

3

Crack pods; remove seeds

4

Crush seeds in mortar with pestle or in spice mill; reserve

5

Bring medium saucepan of water to boil

6

Add bacon and cook 30 seconds

7

Drain

8

Combine bacon and broth in same saucepan

9

Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes

10

Wipe away any grease from pan

11

Add pomegranate molasses, then pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, and crushed cardamom seeds to pan

12

Bring to simmer; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes

13

Season with pepper

14

Stir cardamom in small skillet over medium heat until pods are lightly browned, about 4 minutes

15

Cool slightly

16

Crack pods; remove seeds

17

Crush seeds in mortar with pestle or in spice mill; reserve

18

Bring medium saucepan of water to boil

19

Add bacon and cook 30 seconds

20

Drain

21

Combine bacon and broth in same saucepan

22

Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes

23

Wipe away any grease from pan

24

Add pomegranate molasses, then pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, and crushed cardamom seeds to pan

25

Bring to simmer; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes

26

Season with pepper