Delicious Holiday Pomegranate Mignonette Recipe

Add a touch of elegance to your holiday feast with this flavorful Holiday Pomegranate Mignonette. This tangy sauce is bursting with the sweet and tart flavors of pomegranate and is the perfect accompaniment to freshly shucked oysters. It is easy to prepare and will surely delight your guests as a unique and festive addition to your Christmas or New Year's spread. Get ready to impress with this simple and delicious recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
• 12 freshly shucked oysters

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the pomegranate juice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the juice reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let the reduced pomegranate juice cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, shallot, black pepper, and salt.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. When ready to serve, stir in the fresh pomegranate seeds.
6. Arrange the freshly shucked oysters on a bed of crushed ice.
7. Drizzle each oyster with the pomegranate mignonette sauce.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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