What Is Pomegranate juice and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with pomegranate juice? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 15 recipes to put it to work.
| In Chinese: | 石榴汁 | |
| British (UK) term: | Pomegranate juice | |
| en français: | jus de grenade | |
| en español: | jugo de granada |
Recipes using pomegranate juice
There are 15 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Vanilla Bean & Pomegranate Parfaits
Creamy and rich custard on top. Sweet and sour pomegranate compote at the bottom. One spoonful of this parfait has all the deliciousness with great texture you are looking for.
Russian Shashlik
Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries. Most of the western world knows this dish by its' Middle Eastern version called, "Shish Kabob." But on the Crimean peninsula and the steps of south Russia, Shashlik is a unique variant of the Shish Kabob dish most Americans know. It's a sweet/tart version of shish-kebab.
New Year's Eve Pomegranate & Blood Orange Mimosas
Pomegranate and blood orange mimosas mix tart blood orange juice with ruby pomegranate, then top each flute with chilled sparkling wine. A jewel-toned New Year's Eve toast that takes minutes to pour.
Shaved-Fennel Salad with Oranges & Pecorino
Jazz up your winter repertoire with a tangy, colorful pomegranate dressing.
New Year's Eve Grapefruit, Campari & Pomegranate Cocktail
Grapefruit, Campari, and pomegranate cocktail blends tart grapefruit juice with deep red pomegranate and ice into a foamy pale-pink base, then gets topped with bitter Italian Campari. A festive New Year's pitcher drink.
Aubergine Pate
Smoky roasted eggplant blended with garlic, pomegranate juice, and warm paprika into a silky spread. This easy aubergine pate is ready in 45 minutes with just 6 ingredients.
Champagne Pomegranate Punch (New Year's Eve)
Ring in the New Year with this sparkling champagne pomegranate punch spiked with citrus vodka. Jewel-toned, fizzy, and ready in under 5 minutes. Just stir, pour over ice, and toast.
Black Bean Salsa
Smoky black bean salsa with roasted poblano, chipotle in adobo, pomegranate juice, and toasted cumin. A more refined warm salsa for grilled fish, tacos, or rice bowls.
Chicken with Pomegranates & Walnuts
A traditional Persian-inspired stew of browned chicken simmered in a rich walnut and pomegranate sauce with cinnamon and lemon. Sweet, tart, and deeply savory with every spoonful.
Lamb Ragout Flavored with Pomegranate Juice
Persian-style lamb ragout braised in pomegranate juice with ground walnuts, turmeric, and cardamom. Tart, earthy, and deeply fragrant with a silky walnut-thickened sauce.
Lamb Stew with Chestnuts & Pomegranates
Lamb stew with chestnuts and pomegranate layers tender braised lamb with saffron, cinnamon, ground walnuts, and tart pomegranate juice. A jewel-toned Persian-style stew, sweet, sour, and savory, spooned over saffron rice.
Rocket Salad with Squash, Spiced Pecans & Pomegranate
A delicious and refreshing salad can be a side dish with any main courses.
Syrian Meat Pies
Syrian meat pies made easy with ground beef marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, lemon, and allspice, then baked in pressed buttermilk biscuit dough. Bold Middle Eastern flavor with a clever shortcut.
Roast Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate
Roast leg of lamb soaks for two days in pomegranate juice, whole-grain mustard, and garlic, then roasts to a rosy medium with the strained marinade reduced into a tangy, glossy pan sauce.
Narsai's Pomegranate Lamb
Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, red wine, garlic, and basil, then grilled or roasted. A show-stopping Persian-inspired main course.
