Grill your lemons

Botch

I noted on two different cooking shows this past week or so that the host insisted on slicing lemons in half (along the equator) and grilling them along with the meat.  They both claimed that grilling the lemon actually "carmelizes" the lemon juice; I had trouble believing that but one show made a vinaigrette with the juice, and when it was squeezed out it definitely was browner than typical fresh lemon juice.

So, yesterday afternoon I grilled one lemon while I was trying to re-season a problem wok, then used the chilled grilled lemons with lunch today.  Wow, great taste with the chicken!

I will be doing this with chicken from now on, and will try limes the next time I grill fish.  Recommended.  

mrjwhit

I put sliced lemons on a cedar plank then laid a side of salmon on the lemons. I thought it would keep the salmon from sticking.  I didn't know all that you told us, but I was amazed by the taste. I'll certainly see if I can make a dressing next time and report back. 

Tjcoley

Dip the lemon halves in sugar before grilling, then make lemonade, using a simple sugar with honey (1/2 cup each water, sugar, honey - heat until sugar dissolves then cool) for sweetener.  A dozen lemons makes a good 3 quarts of grilled lemonade.  Garnish with a Rosemary sprig.  This is a recipe from Kingsford, which turns out great, very refreshing.  And just telling everyone you made 'Grilled Lemonade' is impressive.  

tazcrash

Dip the lemon halves in sugar before grilling, then make lemonade, using a simple sugar with honey (1/2 cup each water, sugar, honey - heat until sugar dissolves then cool) for sweetener.  A dozen lemons makes a good 3 quarts of grilled lemonade.  Garnish with a Rosemary sprig.  This is a recipe from Kingsford, which turns out great, very refreshing.  And just telling everyone you made 'Grilled Lemonade' is impressive.  

Ok, this is on the want to try. Thanks

Brownie

I have lemons, but I may need more to try both recipes! Thanks Guys!

Botch

Dip the lemon halves in sugar before grilling, then make lemonade, using a simple sugar with honey (1/2 cup each water, sugar, honey - heat until sugar dissolves then cool) for sweetener.  A dozen lemons makes a good 3 quarts of grilled lemonade.  Garnish with a Rosemary sprig.  This is a recipe from Kingsford, which turns out great, very refreshing.  And just telling everyone you made 'Grilled Lemonade' is impressive.  

Ok, this is on the want to try. Thanks

Same here!  

Tjcoley

Found the pics from last time I made this

reh111

Dip the lemon halves in sugar before grilling, then make lemonade, using a simple sugar with honey (1/2 cup each water, sugar, honey - heat until sugar dissolves then cool) for sweetener.  A dozen lemons makes a good 3 quarts of grilled lemonade.  Garnish with a Rosemary sprig.  This is a recipe from Kingsford, which turns out great, very refreshing.  And just telling everyone you made 'Grilled Lemonade' is impressive.  

....and, when you add Grey Goose vodka, it's the shizzle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tjcoley

Tito's for me.

lemonade

I noted on two different cooking shows this past week or so that the host insisted on slicing lemons in half (along the equator) and grilling them along with the meat.  They both claimed that grilling the lemon actually "carmelizes" the lemon juice; I had trouble believing that but one show made a vinaigrette with the juice, and when it was squeezed out it definitely was browner than typical fresh lemon juice.

So, yesterday afternoon I grilled one lemon while I was trying to re-season a problem wok, then used the chilled grilled lemons with lunch today.  Wow, great taste with the chicken!

I will be doing this with chicken from now on, and will try limes the next time I grill fish.  Recommended.  

direct, Indirect?  how long?  I have to try grilled lemons. Heck, look at my screen name

Tjcoley

Direct, 350 degrees.  Keep a close watch, once the sugar starts to caramelize they can burn quickly especially over a hot spot.  Took about 10 minutes. Spent 5 minutes lid closed, then opened and moved them around the grill a lot to try and keep an even grill.

boatbum

Wow - what an idea.   Mrs boatbum is going to love this.    Will try this weekend.

thanks

greenkahuna

My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Will try for sure

blaccjack

I will be doing this. I need a good reason for all those lemons on my lemon tree.