Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade Recipe

Name: Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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 puree 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 sauteed 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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 5 canned chipotle chiles, minced plus, 1 tablespoon juice (see note), and more.

Yes, Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade

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