I decided to use another bottle of my graciously gifted POM juice to try one of the recipes from their website. Since I'm not fancy and don't tend to make pan-seared duck breast at home, I opted to use it in a reduction for steaks instead. For more information about making reductions, check out this instructional video.

Pomegranate and Red-Wine Reduction

• 2/3 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
• 3 cloves minced garlic, or 1 1/2 teaspoons pre-minced garlic
• 2-3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oil over medium in a sauce pan and combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes and set aside. Cook your steaks on your preferred method, and then pour it on.

Unfortunately, I overcooked the steaks like it was my job. We both like mid-rare meat and the first time I checked them, they were practically blue inside. I let them broil (in a cast iron skillet) for about another 2 minutes, and they ended up well done. Go figure. At least it made for a pretty picture! Plus, it only calls for 1/4 cup of wine, which means you have a hefty size chef's bttle left over for yourself. If your mister/missus doesn't drink red wine, even bigger bonus.

My steaks: not my best work.
The reduction: absolutely aces. We decided to seal up the leftovers and use them on chicken later this week, which we'll probably be enjoying in some of the kick-ass looking low-carb garlic & herb tortillas I picked up at Jungle Jim's last night.

As I mentioned earlier this week, the folks at POM are as sweet as Georgia peaches, and sent me a case of their 100% pomegranate juice to monkey around with and try some new recipes. Food recipes involving POM juice are a little out of my league, but I can mix a cocktail with the best of them. Ladies and gentleman, I give you the Red-headed Step Child.


1.5 oz tequila
2 oz POM 100% pomegranate juice
1 tbsp freshly muddled lime juice
2 oz sprite (or sprite zero)
Garnish: muddled lime wedges









Holy ass, this was delicious! Tequila usually isn't that weapon of choice, ever since I spit on that cab driver and told him to "enjoy his stupid face," but this beverage is legit.

Be sure to check back later in the week where I will be testing the fortitude of all of my organs, thanks to POMwonderful juice. They were nice enough to send me a whole case of that delightful elixir. I've picked out a recipe or two from their community kitchen, and of course have a few cocktail recipes up my sleeve because I'd like to make one my very own. Working with such a vibrant-colored juice should be able to produce cocktails like the Saucy Minx, The Ellie May, and the Red-Headed Step Child. Trust, my wheel are spinning with this. Oh, and P.S. - we already know it mixes quite well with white rum.

If you have recipes that utilize POM juice, please let me know - I'd be glad to try them out and post pics!