Pomegranate Lamb

Name: Pomegranate Lamb
Ingredients: Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 lamb rib chops, totally trimmed; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves; 4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves, broken; 1/3 cup virgin olive oil; Garnish: fresh pomegranate seeds, optional; 1/2 plus 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 shallots, peeled and chopped fine; 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped fine; 1 cup pomegranate juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 cups rich lamb or chicken stock