• Pomegranate Roasted Chicken

    From Ben Collver@1:105/500 to All on Wed Mar 27 07:26:52 2024
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    Title: Cz's Pomegranate Roasted Chicken
    Categories: Chicken
    Yield: 1 Batch

    3 3/4 lb Organic chicken (1.7 kg)
    - -OR-
    8 Chicken legs
    3 tb Soy sauce or tamari (make
    -sure it is gluten-free as
    -needed)
    2 tb Pomegranate molasses
    1 tb Olive oil
    1 tb Honey
    1 tb Mixed dried herbs; such as
    -Herbes de Provence or a mix
    -of thyme, rosemary, basil
    2 ts Ground cumin
    1/2 ts Fine sea salt
    1 lg Shallot; finely diced -OR-
    1 md Yellow onion; finely diced
    3 cl Garlic

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    Fresh cilantro; roughly
    -chopped
    Steamed rice

    Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

    Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (2 breasts, 2 wings, 2 thighs, 2
    drumsticks); save the backbone for homemade stock.

    Alternatively, have your butcher cut it up for you, or use just
    thighs and cut them in two at the joint.

    Place the chicken in a Dutch oven or other heavy, ovenproof pot with
    a lid.

    Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cilantro, and stir
    well to combine. (You can prepare this a few hours to a day
    ahead--without preheating the oven!--and allow the chicken to
    marinate in a covered container in the fridge.)

    Place the lid on the pot, put it in the oven, and cook for 1-1/2
    hours, checking every 30 minutes or so to flip the chicken pieces and
    baste them with the juices. (If you find that you don't have very
    much juice, which depends on the chicken and the airtightness of the
    lid, add a splash of water.)

    Remove the lid and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.

    Serve over steamed rice, with a shower of fresh cilantro.

    Notes:

    This can also be cooked on the stovetop for the same amount of time.
    If you'd like to use your slow cooker, set it on low and cook for 7
    to 8 hours

    Recipe FROM: <gemini://gmi.noulin.net/cooking/117.gmi>

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 28 05:43:00 2024
    Ben Collver wrote to All <=-

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    Title: Cz's Pomegranate Roasted Chicken
    Categories: Chicken
    Yield: 1 Batch

    3 3/4 lb Organic chicken (1.7 kg)
    - -OR-
    8 Chicken legs
    3 tb Soy sauce or tamari (make
    -sure it is gluten-free as
    -needed)

    Interesting - I may try that if I made my recipe again. I probably will
    do and use up some of those 59c/lb leg quarters I scored last time they
    were on special offer. The soy sauce will add another layer of flavour.
    And help to overcome the sweetness of the molasses. (see below about the sumac).

    This recipe says "chicken thighs" .... I used leg quarters and let the
    diners separate the thigh and drumstick on their own. Hence the warning
    to have plenty of napkins/wipes handy. I'm not hoity-toity enough for
    finger bowls. Bv)=

    I used black walnuts when I made this bad boy - next go I'll use good
    old "English" walnuts (or pecans - similar flavour profile). The sumac
    helps to balance the sweetness of the molasses whilst adding an ever
    more red tint to the dish.

    I may try the pomegranate honey in place of the moleasses. I've added
    the recipe at the bottom. It makes a lot. If/when I make it again I'm
    going to halve everything except the honey. Bv)=

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    Title: John Gregory Smith's Sticky Pomegranate Chicken
    Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    50 g Walnuts (1 3/4 oz)
    6 cl Garlic
    2 tb Tomato puree
    1 tb Sumac; more for garnish
    6 tb Pomegranate molasses
    2 tb Olive oil; extra for
    - greasing
    1 kg Chicken thighs on the bone
    - (2 1/4 lb)
    4 lg Red onions; roughly sliced
    50 g Pomegranate seeds (1 3/4 oz)
    Handful rough chopped
    - parsley leaves
    Salt

    Chuck 20g (3/4 oz) walnuts into a food processor and add
    the garlic, tomato puree, sumac, pomegranate molasses,
    olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Blitz into a smooth
    marinade and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the chicken
    and toss together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or
    overnight.

    Set oven @ 180║C/360║F (fan) or 190ºc/375ºF (regular).
    get the chicken out of the fridge to come to room temp.
    Oil a baking dish and throw in the onions. Top with
    the chicken and all the marinade. Roast for 45 minutes
    to one hour or until charred and sticky.

    Bash the remaining walnuts into a course rubble and
    scatter them over the chicken along with pomegranate
    seeds (arils) and parsley. Season with a pinch of sumac
    and salt and then serve immediately.

    UDD NOTE: Lots of napkins or wet wipes. This surely is
    sticky.

    Serves 4

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.johngregorysmith.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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    Title: Pomegranate-Honey Syrup
    Categories: Five, Condiments, Fruits
    Yield: 3 cups

    10 oz Pomegranate juice
    14 oz Water
    3 tb Clover honey
    1 c White sugar

    Bring the pomegranate juice, water and honey to a simmer
    in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar
    and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan
    from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.

    Pour the syrup into a container and refrigerate it until
    needed.

    Keeps about 2 months in the refrigerator

    By Nicole Riegl

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.rieglpalate.com

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Thu Mar 28 09:59:56 2024
    Re: Pomegranate Roasted Chick
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 28 2024 05:43:00

    I've seen pomegranate molasses for sale in the local Lebanese restaurant.

    Here's a recipe for homemade:

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    Title: Pomegranate Molasses
    Categories: Condiment, Mediterrane
    Yield: 12 Tablespoon

    4 c Pomegranate juice

    Preparation time: 5 minutes
    Cooking time: 120 minutes

    Pomegranate molasses is used in sweet and savory recipes in many
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. This recipe
    is easy to make!

    Simmer the juice: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the
    pomegranate juice. Bring the juice to a simmer (watch for bubbles all
    around the edges), and then lower heat to a simmer.

    Reduce the juice: Simmer the pomegranate juice until it has reduced
    down to approximately 2/3 to 3/4 cup. This can take between 1-1/2 to
    2 hours. Occasionally stir the juice while it simmers. You do not
    want the juice to boil so keep an eye on it to make sure you only see
    small bubbles forming around the edges of the pot while it reduces.

    Let it cool: After the juice has reduced it will still be liquidy, but
    should coat the back of a spoon. Remove the pan from the heat and let
    it cool to room temperature (it will thicken more as it cools as
    well).

    Store: Transfer the pomegranate molasses to an airtight jar and store
    in the refrigerator. Pomegranate molasses will keep 4 to 6 months
    refrigerated.

    Recipe by Elana Lepkowski

    Recipe FROM:
    <https://www.themediterraneandish.com/pomegranate-molasses/>

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ben Collver on Fri Mar 29 05:17:00 2024
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    I've seen pomegranate molasses for sale in the local Lebanese
    restaurant.

    It's available to me, locally, at Food Fantasies (local organic/health
    foods store), Target, Harvest Market (waaaay to up-scale for my wallet)
    and even Walmart/Sam's Club if I shopped there.

    Here's a recipe for homemade:

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    Title: Pomegranate Molasses
    Categories: Condiment, Mediterrane
    Yield: 12 Tablespoon

    4 c Pomegranate juice

    I have a recipe, as well, which uses, also,, lemon juice and sugar.
    I've never made it but I did learn from it that, unlike pomegranate
    honey which mixes pomegranate juice and honey, it does not use sorghum
    or cane molasses but cooks down the pomegranate to a thick liquid.

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    Title: Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
    Categories: Five, Fruits, Citrus
    Yield: 1 1/4 cups

    4 c Pomegranate juice
    1/3 c (to 1/2 c) sugar
    2 tb Fresh squeezed lemon juice;
    - pulp strained

    Gather the ingredients.

    In a medium, heavy-bottomed, nonreactive saucepan, set
    over medium-high heat, combine the pomegranate juice,
    sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer while stirring
    to dissolve the sugar.

    Lower the heat, making sure to maintain a gentle simmer.
    Cook uncovered, stirring periodically, until the mixture
    is syrupy, coats the back of a spoon, and reduces to
    between 1 and 1 1/4 cups. Allow to cool in the pan for
    20 to 30 minutes, then transfer to a clean glass jar.
    Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

    NOTES: For slightly thinner, more astringent molasses,
    use 1/3 cup sugar; for a thicker, sweeter syrup, use 1/2
    cup. Note that if you use less sugar, it will take a bit
    longer to reduce and thicken the juice mixture.

    Keep an eye on the pot, and adjust the heat if necessary
    to keep the liquid at a gentle simmer. If you don't see
    little bubbles breaking the surface, the molasses will
    take longer to reduce.

    It's helpful to have a liquid measuring cup on hand to
    see if the molasses has reduced enough. As you approach
    the 1-hour simmering mark, carefully pour the molasses
    into the measuring cup. If you've got more than 1 1/4
    cups of liquid, you'll need to keep reducing the
    mixture.

    By Miri Rotkovitz; Registered Dietician, teacher

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.thespruceeats.com

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