Narsai's Pomegranate Lamb
Yield
10 servingsPrep
8 hrsCook
1 hrsReady
9 hrsTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
pomegranate juice
unsweetened |
* |
| ½ | cup |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| 2 | large |
onions
|
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
unpeeled, chopped |
|
| 3 | Cloves |
garlic
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
basil
fresh, chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 5-6 | lbs |
leg of lamb
* |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
pomegranate juice
unsweetened |
* |
| 118 | ml |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| 2 | large |
onions
|
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
unpeeled, chopped |
|
| 3 | Cloves |
garlic
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 15 | ml |
basil
fresh, chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
|
leg of lamb
* |
|
Directions
*Note: Leg of lamb should be butterflied.
In blender, combine pomegranate juice, red wine, onions, lemon, garlic, pepper, basil and salt.
Rub some of marinade well into lamb.
Place meat in shallow glass or enamel pan.
Pour remaining marinade over meat.
Marinate in refrigerator overnight.
When ready to cook, wipe off excess marinade.
Grill over medium coals or roast the lamb at 325F until thermometer reaches 145F for medium-rare.
Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.
