Freedom Lamb - Breaking Matzo

Ingredients

• 14 lb lamb shoulder (bone in - ensure there is fat on lamb as that keeps meat moist while braising)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, peeled and rough chopped
• 6 carrots, peeled and rough chopped
• 6 celery spears, rough chopped
• 2 cups Manischewitz wine
• 4 cups beef stock
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary plus extra for garnish
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 lb dates, pits removed (approximately 2¼ cups)
• 1 lb dried figs, halved (approximately 2¼ cups)
• 1 cup pomegranate molasses
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds