Middle Eastern Marinade

Ingredients

Here’s the revised marinade:

Marinade (for 2-3 collars)

•¼ cup olive oil

•3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

•4 garlic cloves, grated or minced

•1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

•2 tsp ground sumac

•1½ tsp ground cumin

•1 tsp ground coriander

•1 tsp smoked paprika (or Aleppo pepper if you have it)

•½ tsp ground cinnamon

•½ tsp ground cardamom

•1 tsp kosher salt

•½ tsp black pepper

•3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (bumped up since the mint is gone)

Directions

Whisk it all together. Without the tahini, the marinade will be looser and more penetrating — which actually works in your favor for a quick 30-45 minute marinade. Just pat the collars dry before applying so it adheres.

Same grilling approach: medium-high heat, skin-side down first, 5-7 minutes per side. Finish with lemon, flaky salt, and extra sumac.