Pomegranate molasses : How can you make it and use it?

Its spicy, sweet and delicious. It can be used in many ways.

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/004170pomegranate_molasses.php

Alton Brown of Food Network fame has these directions and more

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pomegranate-syrup-or-molasses-recipe/index.html

: BBQ Wings with Pomegranate Glaze

Posted by Michele Humes, January 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM

20090119wings_cover.jpgPomegranate molasses, a traditionally Middle Eastern ingredient, brings vibrant color and acidity to a classically American dish: tailgate wings. Taken from this week's Cook the Book pick, The Great Wings Book, pomegranate-glazed BBQ wings have a whole lot going for them besides, like cumin, red chile, and fresh rosemary.

If you're making these wings outdoors, prep a bag of chopped scallions ahead of time, and shower the caramelized wings with the green onions as soon as they come off the grill.

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BBQ Wings with Pomegranate Glaze

- makes 24 wings -
Adapted from The Great Wings Book by Hugh Carpenter & Teri Sandison
Ingredients

24 chicken wings
1 1/2 cups pomegranate molasses
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon crushed red chile flakes
1/3 cup minced ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, end trimmed, minced
1/4 cup chopped rosemary sprigs
Procedure

1. Cut off the wing tips and save them for making stock. In a bowl large enough to hold the wings, combine all the remaining ingredients. Add the wings, and mix thoroughly. Marinate the wings in the refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours (the longer, the better).

2. If using a gas barbecue or an indoor grill, preheat to medium (350°F). If using charcoal or wood, prepare a fire. Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade. When the gas barbecue or indoor grill is preheated or the coals or wood are ash covered, brush the grill with oil, then add the chicken wings. Regulate the heat so that it remains at a medium temperature. Grill the chicken wings for about 30 minutes with the barbecue covered. Turn the wings every 5 minutes, basting them on both sides with the reserved marinade. The chicken wings are done when the skin turns an even mahogany color and the meat is tender.

3. Remove the chicken wings from the barbecue. Cut the wings in half throug

Pomegranate and Mango Barbecue Sauce and chicken wings

I love Mango, pomergranate and BBQ sauces. This smashing recipe was on one of the latest Ultimate food challenges for Chicken for the Food Channel . While the women was in the top 3 out of 9, she did not win the ultimate prize of the Chicken Challenge. It still sounded so great to me. I could not wait to try it. The original recipe is below. I decided to pour the sauce first over a chicken to roast. My recipe for this BBQ bird and photos etc are also included for your pleasure, discussion, feedback and more.

Battered Chicken Wings with Pomegranate and Mango Barbecue Sauce
Recipe courtesy Eboni Williams, Damascus, MD
Show: Ultimate Recipe Showdown
Episode: Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Chicken
Winner of the Fried Chicken category!

Pomegranate and Mango Barbecue Sauce:
1 1/2 cups pitted and peeled mango
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Chicken Wings:
6 to 10 cups vegetable oil
2 dozen chicken drumettes
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper