Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince has a unique flavor especially suited to the tastes coming from the Mediterranean. Spicy, sweet and subtle flavors of the cooked lamb loin with cardamom, anise and cinnamon, are the secret to this meal with delightful, heady aromas. The lamb and quince are deliciously paired in this exotic, auspicious feast not only for the stomach but the senses too.
To make Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat oven to 275 °F.
Clean lamb with running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil and cook lamb until browned all over.
In the preheated oven, roast the browned lamb loin on a rack over an ovenproof skillet for 30 minutes.
Add beef broth to skillet and scrape any excess drippings or browned bits from the base of the pan. Cook until liquid is reduced.
Drizzle lemon juice of the chopped quince pieces.
In the large skillet, saute onions until soft and translucent. Deglaze with a bit of beef broth.
Add quince, honey, cardamom, star anise and cinnamon stick. Simmer for about 15 minutes, adding beef broth as needed to prevent scorching and until soft. Drain quince through a sieve and remove spices and excess bits.
In a dry frying pan, roast pistachios.
Mix roasted pistachios with the skillet drippings, quince, remaining honey and some more beef broth. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove lamb from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before cutting into slices and serving on top of the spiced quince.
This Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince is known to the British who call this method of cooking, a stew, the Americans better know it as a casserole and in East African, a tagine. We refer to it as a one pot meal! Try it and let us know what you think of the flavors! Tag #cookmerecipes online and share your pictures with us!
This Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince is uh-mazing! I whipped it up for our family dinner and my kids devoured it. Seriously, never seen em clean their plates like that.
Exceptional. I made this lamb for a family dinner and everyone was amazed by the flavors. It was a perfect blend of spices and the quince added a lovely touch. Truly memorable.
Great flavors here. My family loved it and we made it for a special dinner.
Loved it! Perfect for my family dinner.
Exceptional! This recipe brought back memories of our trip to Greece. The flavors are just perfekt! Everyone loved it and asked for seconds. Can't wait to make it again for family gatherings.
Totally loved this! Made it for friends, wow!
Wow! This recipe was a hit at our family dinner! The flavors blended beautifully, and even my kids loved it. It reminded me of summer vacations in Greece! I'll definitely make it again.
Exceptional! This recipe made my dinner party a hit, everyone loved it!
Man, this Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince is the bomb! I whipped it up for my crew and they were blown away. The flavors just hit diff, especially the cardamom and cinnamon. It felt like a fancy feast, but it was simple. Gotta make this again soon!
Dinner party success
I will never forget the first time I made this dish. My husband and I savored every bite. The spices filled our home with an intoxicating aroma, making it a perfect meal for our family gathering. This recipe is a gem that I cherish!
Superb flavors blended!
I made the Mediterranean Lamb with Spiced Quince for my friends last week, and they were blown away! The spices just brought everything to life, and the quince added such a lovely sweetness. It felt like we were dining in a fancy restaurant! Can't wait to make it again!
Exceptional. I cooked this for my wife on our anniversary. The flavors were simply amazing and it made the evening feel special. The lamb was tender and the quince added a nice sweetness. This recipe is a keeper.
I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!
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