Pomegranate Marinated American Lamb Skewers with Persimmon Chutney
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 pounds American Lamb loin -- trimmed of fat and tissue, sliced into pieces 2 to 3 inches long and 1/4-inch thick 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup pomegranate molasses (see notes) 2 tablespoons cumin seeds -- toasted and ground (see notes) 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 24 skewers -- each approximately 5-inches long
Persimmon Chutney: 6 Fuyu (Asian) persimmons -- peeled, halved and cut into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 2 lemons -- halved, seeded and thinly sliced 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 piece fresh ginger -- (1 inch) peeled and sliced paper thin 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 piece star anise 2 whole cloves
For the Lamb: Combine lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, cumin, salt and pepper, pour over lamb slices in large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate while preparing chutney. Remove lamb from marinade. Weave 2 or 3 pieces of lamb on each skewer, pushing it to the tip of the skewer to avoid burning. Broil or grill the skewers, about 5 to 6 inches from heat source, 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Place skewers on a platter and serve with Persimmon Chutney in a bowl for dipping.
For the Chutney: Combine all ingredients in 3-quart saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is thickened to the consistency of a relish. Let cool before serving (chutney will thicken more upon cooling).
Notes: Pomegranate molasses may be purchased in Middle Eastern and specialty food stores. Toast cumin seeds in a 325 degree F oven about 5 minutes, grind in blender.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1117 Calories; 5g Fat (3.3% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 298g Carbohydrate; 17g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 8133mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 15 Other Carbohydrates.
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