Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses
- 4 to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses, plus extra for serving, store-bought or recipe follows
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
- Unroll the lamb and brush on all sides with the molasses.
- Season on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Roll the lamb up and secure with butchers' twine.
- Place the lamb over indirect heat and cook for 15 minutes, brush with the molasses again.
- Turn 1/4 turn and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Complete the brushing and turning procedure 2 more times for a total cooking time of approximately 1 hour or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F. Remove from the heat and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve with additional molasses if desired.
- For Syrup: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes.
- It should be the consistency of syrup.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
- For Molasses: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes.
- It should be the consistency of thick syrup.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups syrup or 1 cup molasses
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 to 70 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
lamb, pomegranate molasses, kosher salt, pomegranate juice, sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/grilled-leg-of-lamb-with-pomegranate-molasses-recipe.html (may not work)