Ingredients

  • 14 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed
  • 14 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 18 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 4 New York strip steaks (1-inch thick)
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Method

  • In the work bowl of a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, smoked paprika, cumin and red pepper.
  • Pulse until mixture is combined.
  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine cilantro mixture and steaks.
  • Seal bag and refrigerate for a least 4 hourds or up to 12 hours.
  • Spray a grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat (350-400 degrees).
  • Remove steaks from marinade, discarding marinade.
  • Grill steaks, covered with grill lid for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 130 degrees.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve steak with Pomegranate Glaze.
  • Pomegranate Glaze:.
  • In a small skillet, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar and vinegar.
  • Bring to a boil over med-high heat.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup.