To create the Grenadine Grape Lamb Marinade, follow these detailed instructions:
Grenadine Grape Lamb Marinade
Ingredients:
- 4 cups red wine
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 bay leaves
- 6 cups grape juice (preferably made from grenadine grapes)
Instructions:
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Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red wine, sugar, chopped onions, minced garlic, bay leaves, and grape juice.
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Mixing: Stir the ingredients thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined. This marinade benefits from a thorough mixing to ensure all flavors meld together.
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Marinating: Place your lamb cuts in a large, shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring all pieces are submerged. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to penetrate the lamb.
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Cooking: When ready to cook, remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade.
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Grilling (Optional): Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb until it reaches your desired level of doneness, turning occasionally, about 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the cuts. Alternatively, you can roast or pan-sear the lamb according to your preference.
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Serve: Once cooked, let the lamb rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. The marinade adds a sweet and savory flavor profile to the lamb, complementing its natural richness.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 691.2
- Total Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 54.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 161.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugars: 109.6g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes:
- Marinade Duration: For best results, marinate the lamb for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This allows the flavors to fully infuse into the meat.
- Grape Juice: Using grape juice made from grenadine grapes enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor in the marinade. If grenadine grape juice is not available, regular grape juice can be substituted.
- Cooking Methods: While grilling is suggested, you can also bake, broil, or pan-sear the lamb. Adjust cooking times accordingly based on your chosen method and the thickness of the lamb cuts.
This Grenadine Grape Lamb Marinade is a delightful blend of sweet grape flavors, complemented by the richness of red wine and savory undertones of garlic and bay leaves, making it a perfect choice for enhancing the taste of lamb dishes.
