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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
1124
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses:
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Yield: 1 1/2 cups syrup or 1 cup molasses
  7. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  8. Cook Time: 50 to 70 minutes
  9. Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1124.31 Kcal (4707 kJ)
Calories from fat 680.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.6g 116%
Cholesterol 249.48mg 83%
Sodium 279.77mg 12%
Potassium 1412.68mg 30%
Total Carbs 40.24g 13%
Sugars 36.98g 148%
Protein 64.26g 129%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 8mg 44%
Calcium 74.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.11 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.12g 116%
Cholesterol 43.29mg 83%
Sodium 48.55mg 12%
Potassium 245.15mg 30%
Total Carbs 6.98g 13%
Sugars 6.42g 148%
Protein 11.15g 129%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 44%
Calcium 13mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.8
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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