Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses - lamb

Method

• 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