Yogurt, Lime & Black Pepper Marinade

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 5 Minutes

Servings: 6

Another wonderful marinade for meats. I really like this one on lamb, but it is terrific on pork and poultry, too.

Ingredients:

1 cup plain yogurt

4 scallions, chopped fine

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest

2 tablespoons safflower oil or 2 tablespoons other mild oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon coursely ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1 teaspoon coriander or 1 teaspoon chili powder or 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to a week.
3. For beef, pork, chicken, duck and lamb.