HOW TO MAKE CHIPOTLE MARINADE & RECIPES

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chipotle marinade made

Ingredients

  • 1 big pinch chipotle Chile flakes (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 orange zest & juice
  • 2 limes zest & juice
  • 2 tbsp. Sherry vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. Ground cumin
  • Pinch sea salt flakes
  • Pinch cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
  • 400g tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

This marinade works perfectly with Beef, Pork & Chicken.

WHAT IS CHIPOTLE?

Chipotle is smoked red jalapenos chili peppers, traditionally packed in a rich & flavorful Adobo tomato sauce.

Method

  1. Combine the tomato puree chipotle, garlic, orange juice, limejuice, vinegar, sugar, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until the mixture is smooth.
  2. The marinade is now ready to use on your chosen cut of meat.
  3. Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add the meat and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag.
  4. Marinade minimum 1 hour up to 8 hours in your refrigerator; remove the bag from the chiller 30 minutes prior to cooking.

VIEW THE RECIPES

DON'T FORGET YOUR REFRIED BEANS FOR THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT:

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan over a medium heat.
  2. Gently fry the onion for 5-6 minutes, until it starts to turn golden.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the drained pulses and a tablespoon of the chipotle sauce.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes over a medium heat tossing the beans every so often.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and stir through the coriander.