homemade pomegranate molasses

Jordanian Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses gets a rub of cardamom and sumac under the skin prior to searing then roasted with pomegranate molasses.

Jordanian Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses

chicken breasts and thighs each (bone in with skin on)

cardamom

sumac

salt (separated)

olive oil

red pepper flakes

pomegranate molasses

chicken stock

thyme (tied)

pomegranate arils

chives (chopped fine for garnish)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a small bowl mix the cardamom, sumac and 1 teaspoon salt. Divide and rub the seasoning mix under the skin using your index finger. Season the top on each piece with remaining salt.

Heat a cast iron pan or skillet on high. Add olive oil to the pan and place the chicken skin side down and turn heat to medium high. Make sure to leave room around each, you want to sear and brown the chicken, not steam it. Brown for 5 minutes each side.

Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add red pepper flakes, pomegranate molasses, thyme bundle and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and scrape bottom of pan to get all the bits from frying the chicken. Allow to reduce to half. Add chicken back to the pan and turn to coat. Place in the oven and roast for 12 minutes.

Remove from oven, and spoon pomegranate reduction over chicken. Top with chopped chives, pomegranate arils and serve.

Homemade Pomegranate Molasses requires 3 ingredients, takes very little time to make, will keep for 6 months, and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

Pomegranate Molasses Recipe

sugar (*See note)

lemon juice

Add the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice...

Add the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan that's at least 3-quarts in capacity. The mixture will boil up at first, so it's important to use a saucepan large enough to contain it. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Continue to let the mixture simmer, stirring every...

Continue to let the mixture simmer, stirring every once in a while, until it has reduced to 1-cup. At this point the pomegranate molasses will be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Pour the pomegranate molasses into a glass jar...

Pour the pomegranate molasses into a glass jar or measuring cup and let cool. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

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pomegranate juice

sugar

To a saucepan or a heavy-bottomed pot, add all of the ingredients and stir. Cook over medium-low or low heat for 1 hour, string frequently.

The mixture should have a gentle simmer, but it shouldn't boil vigorously.

After 45 minutes, check for doneness. Dip a spoon in the molasses. If it coats the back of it, then it&#39;s ready. If not, continue boiling for 10-15 more minutes, checking every 5 minutes or so.

The final results should be thick, glossy, and caramelized, but not burnt, syrup.

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