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Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Great hot and smokey marinade for anything


List of 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 seeds
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt


Recipe



Combine the orange juice and lime juice in a saucepan and boil until only 1/2 cup liquid remains.
Place this and the remaining ingredients in a blender and purée to a smooth paste.
Spread this paste on the food to be marinated.
Marinate seafood for 2 hours, poultry for 4 hours, and meat overnight, turning once or twice.
Marinated food may be sautéed on the stove top, broiled on a charcoal grille, or roasted or broiled in the oven.
Makes 1 cup of marinade, enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of seafood, poultry or meat.