Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Great hot and smokey marinade for anything Ingredients:
1 cup fresh orange juice |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
5 canned chipotle chiles, minced plus |
1 tablespoon juice (see note) |
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp) |
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
2 tablespoons wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Combine the orange juice and lime juice in a saucepan and boil until only 1/2 cup liquid remains.
2. Place this and the remaining ingredients in a blender and purée to a smooth paste.
3. Spread this paste on the food to be marinated.
4. Marinate seafood for 2 hours, poultry for 4 hours, and meat overnight, turning once or twice.
5. Marinated food may be sautéed on the stove top, broiled on a charcoal grille, or roasted or broiled in the oven.
6. Makes 1 cup of marinade, enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of seafood, poultry or meat.
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